Squirrel Island — Islands 29.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 576206

Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the island known as Squirrel Island sits 29.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”

Distance from Inn

29.5 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

51 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Squirrel Island as a island on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576206. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.

Coordinates & physical setting

Squirrel Island sits at 44.03702° N, 70.48589° W (DMS 44°02′13″ N, 70°29′09″ W).

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Other islands in Oxford County, Maine

Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Squirrel Island itself. The ones closest to Squirrel Island:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Turtle Island	Mechanic Falls	0.1 mi
Crescent Island	Mechanic Falls	0.3 mi
Birch Island	Mechanic Falls	0.3 mi
Wacipi Island	Mechanic Falls	0.4 mi
Sand Island	Casco	4 mi
Goat Island	Casco	4.3 mi
Wardwell Island	Casco	5.5 mi
Wood Island	Pleasant Mountain	15.9 mi
Walker Island	Fryeburg	20.7 mi
Pine Island	Brownfield	21.7 mi

Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle

The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Squirrel Island. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Turtle Island	Islands	Oxford County, ME	0.1 mi
Crescent Island	Islands	Oxford County, ME	0.3 mi
Birch Island	Islands	Oxford County, ME	0.3 mi
Wacipi Island	Islands	Oxford County, ME	0.4 mi
Edwards Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Jerry Brook	Streams	Oxford County, ME	0.7 mi
Parsons Point	Capes	Cumberland County, ME	1.1 mi
Abrams Point	Capes	Androscoggin County, ME	1.1 mi
Potash Cove	Bays	Androscoggin County, ME	1.3 mi
Heath Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	1.4 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 29.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Squirrel Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.

Best time to visit

Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.037°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Squirrel Island track the nearby Turtle Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Squirrel Island

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Turtle Island	Islands	Oxford County, ME	0.1 mi
Crescent Island	Islands	Oxford County, ME	0.3 mi
Birch Island	Islands	Oxford County, ME	0.3 mi
Wacipi Island	Islands	Oxford County, ME	0.4 mi
Edwards Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Squirrel Island located?

Squirrel Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.

How far is Squirrel Island from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Squirrel Island?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Squirrel Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576206 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Squirrel 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: Q130311433.