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Pine Island — Islands 28.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 573379
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pine Island — a island — lies 28.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573379, Pine Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Island sits at 43.99951° N, 70.91896° W (DMS 43°59′58″ N, 70°55′08″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pine Island itself. The ones closest to Pine Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Island | Fryeburg | 1 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 1.1 mi |
| Wood Island | Pleasant Mountain | 5.9 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 7.4 mi |
| John J Island | Kezar Falls | 11.7 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 12.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Center Lovell | 16.2 mi |
| Sheep Island | Center Lovell | 16.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Center Lovell | 16.7 mi |
| Sand Island | Casco | 21 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Shepards River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pine Island — 28.7 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.000°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Island track the nearby Lovewell Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Island located?
Pine Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573379 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other islands in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49669399.