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Timber Island — Islands 16.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581242
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Timber Island — a island — lies 16.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581242, Timber Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Timber Island sits at 44.18590° N, 70.90812° W (DMS 44°11′09″ N, 70°54′29″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Timber Island itself. The ones closest to Timber Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Island | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Center Lovell | 3.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Center Lovell | 3.8 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 7.6 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 12.1 mi |
| Walker Island | Fryeburg | 12.5 mi |
| Pine Island | Brownfield | 12.9 mi |
| Wood Island | Pleasant Mountain | 13.8 mi |
| Peabody Island | Gilead | 15 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Gilead | 15 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Timber Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 28-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Timber Island — 16.2 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.186°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Timber Island track the nearby Middle Bay (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Timber Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Timber Island located?
Timber Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Timber Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Timber Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Timber Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581242 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Timber 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: Q130311574.