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Turner Island — Islands 37.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 1908226
Catalogued on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Turner Island — a island — lies 37.3 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908226, Turner Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Turner Island sits at 44.94450° N, 70.82174° W (DMS 44°56′40″ N, 70°49′18″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Turner Island itself. The ones closest to Turner Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch Island | Oquossoc | 0.2 mi |
| Griffin Island | Oquossoc | 0.3 mi |
| Johnson Island | Oquossoc | 0.4 mi |
| Shelter Island | Oquossoc | 1.3 mi |
| Farrington Island | Oquossoc | 1.4 mi |
| Browns Island | Oquossoc | 2.7 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Oquossoc | 2.9 mi |
| Students Island | Oquossoc | 3.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Oquossoc | 3.7 mi |
| Dollar Island | Oquossoc | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Turner Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Turner Island — 37.3 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.944°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Turner Island track the nearby Lunch Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Turner Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turner Island located?
Turner Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 37.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Turner Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Turner Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Turner Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908226 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Turner 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: Q130310742.