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Pine Island — Islands 29.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 573382
Catalogued on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pine Island — a island — lies 29.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573382, Pine Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Island sits at 44.82700° N, 70.86091° W (DMS 44°49′37″ N, 70°51′39″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar Island | Oquossoc | 3.6 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Middle Dam | 3.8 mi |
| Spirt Island | Middle Dam | 4 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 5.2 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 5.4 mi |
| Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 5.6 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 7 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 7.4 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 8.2 mi |
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 8.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pine Island — 29.4 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.827°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Island track the nearby Metallak Stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Island located?
Pine Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles north (bearing N) 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 573382 on the Metallak Mountain 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: Q49669400.