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Students Island — Islands 33.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 576461
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle, the island known as Students Island sits 33.8 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 Students Island as a island on the Oquossoc topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576461. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Students Island sits at 44.89422° N, 70.80618° W (DMS 44°53′39″ N, 70°48′22″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Students Island itself. The ones closest to Students Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 2.7 mi |
| Dollar Island | Oquossoc | 2.8 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 3.2 mi |
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 3.5 mi |
| Turner Island | Oquossoc | 3.6 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 3.6 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 3.8 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 5 mi |
| Pine Island | Metallak Mountain | 5.4 mi |
| Beaver Island | Richardson Pond | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Students Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Brandy Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Dollar Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 33.8 miles (north) and you reach Students Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.894°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Students Island track the nearby Mooselookmeguntic Lake reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Students Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Brandy Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Students Island located?
Students Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 33.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Students Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Students Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Students Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576461 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Students 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: Q130310208.