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Rattlesnake Island — Islands 13.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581186
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the island known as Rattlesnake Island sits 13.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Rattlesnake Island as a island on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581186. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rattlesnake Island sits at 44.23368° N, 70.89896° W (DMS 44°14′01″ N, 70°53′56″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rattlesnake Island itself. The ones closest to Rattlesnake Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheep Island | Center Lovell | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Island | Center Lovell | 0.5 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 10.7 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Gilead | 11.8 mi |
| Peabody Island | Gilead | 11.9 mi |
| Lary Island | Gilead | 12.4 mi |
| Bond Island | Bethel | 13.3 mi |
| Hastings Island | Bethel | 13.7 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 15.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Rattlesnake Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 13.0 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Rattlesnake Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.234°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Rattlesnake Island track the nearby Sheep Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rattlesnake Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rattlesnake Island located?
Rattlesnake Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rattlesnake Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 13.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rattlesnake Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rattlesnake Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581186 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rattlesnake 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: Q49674247.