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Turtle Island — Islands 29.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1908227
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the island known as Turtle Island sits 29.7 miles south-southeast 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 Turtle Island as a island on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 1908227. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Turtle Island sits at 44.03563° N, 70.48367° W (DMS 44°02′08″ N, 70°29′01″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Turtle Island itself. The ones closest to Turtle Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Island | Mechanic Falls | 0.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Mechanic Falls | 0.4 mi |
| Crescent Island | Mechanic Falls | 0.4 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Mechanic Falls | 0.5 mi |
| Sand Island | Casco | 4.1 mi |
| Goat Island | Casco | 4.5 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Casco | 5.6 mi |
| Wood Island | Pleasant Mountain | 15.9 mi |
| Walker Island | Fryeburg | 20.8 mi |
| Pine Island | Brownfield | 21.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Turtle Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Crescent Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Edwards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Heath Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 29.7 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Turtle 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 (44.036°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Turtle Island track the nearby Squirrel Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Turtle Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Crescent Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Edwards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turtle Island located?
Turtle Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Turtle Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Turtle Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Turtle Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908227 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Turtle 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: Q130311325.