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Shelter Island — Islands 36.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 575373
36.6 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle, Shelter 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 Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Shelter Island in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575373). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shelter Island sits at 44.93255° N, 70.84146° W (DMS 44°55′57″ N, 70°50′29″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shelter Island itself. The ones closest to Shelter Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 0.4 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 0.9 mi |
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 1.1 mi |
| Turner Island | Oquossoc | 1.3 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 1.4 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 3.2 mi |
| Browns Island | Oquossoc | 3.7 mi |
| Dollar Island | Oquossoc | 3.8 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Oquossoc | 3.8 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Shelter Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.6 miles north (bearing N) of Shelter Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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. Being this far north (lat 44.933°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shelter Island track the nearby Wildwood Cove bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shelter Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shelter Island located?
Shelter Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 36.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shelter Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shelter Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shelter Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575373 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shelter 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: Q130311510.