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Spirt Island — Islands 25.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 576059
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle, the island known as Spirt Island sits 25.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Spirt Island as a island on the Middle Dam topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576059. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spirt Island sits at 44.77089° N, 70.87757° W (DMS 44°46′15″ N, 70°52′39″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spirt Island itself. The ones closest to Spirt Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardscrabble Island | Middle Dam | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Island | Metallak Mountain | 4 mi |
| Dollar Island | Oquossoc | 7.5 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 8.7 mi |
| Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 9 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 9.2 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 11 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 11.3 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 12.1 mi |
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 12.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Spirt Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 25.7 miles (north) and you reach Spirt Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.771°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spirt Island track the nearby Hardscrabble Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spirt Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spirt Island located?
Spirt Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spirt Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spirt Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spirt Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576059 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spirt 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: Q130310855.