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Sand Island — Islands 25.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 574842
25.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Sand Island is a island recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sand Island in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574842). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sand Island sits at 44.09033° N, 70.51467° W (DMS 44°05′25″ N, 70°30′53″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sand Island itself. The ones closest to Sand Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goat Island | Casco | 0.8 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Casco | 1.8 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Mechanic Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Mechanic Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Crescent Island | Mechanic Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Mechanic Falls | 4 mi |
| Turtle Island | Mechanic Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Wood Island | Pleasant Mountain | 15.5 mi |
| Walker Island | Fryeburg | 20.1 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 20.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Sand Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Sand Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.090°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sand Island track the nearby Otisfield Cove bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sand Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sand Island located?
Sand Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sand Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sand Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sand Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574842 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sand 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: Q130311548.