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Stevens Island — Islands 25.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 576325
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Stevens Island — a island — lies 25.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576325, Stevens Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stevens Island sits at 44.47701° N, 70.27395° W (DMS 44°28′37″ N, 70°16′26″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stevens Island itself. The ones closest to Stevens Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Island | Dixfield | 6 mi |
| Burke Island | Dixfield | 11.5 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Rumford | 13.6 mi |
| French Island | Ellis Pond | 23.3 mi |
| Hastings Island | Bethel | 25.7 mi |
| Bond Island | Bethel | 26.7 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Casco | 27.4 mi |
| Goat Island | Casco | 28.5 mi |
| Sand Island | Casco | 29.3 mi |
| Birch Island | Mechanic Falls | 32 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Stevens Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Academy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stevens Island — 25.9 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.477°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stevens Island track the nearby Fuller Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stevens Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Academy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stevens Island located?
Stevens Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stevens Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stevens Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stevens Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576325 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stevens 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: Q130310280.