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Walker Island — Islands 28.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 577795
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Walker Island — a island — lies 28.2 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 577795, Walker Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walker Island sits at 44.00507° N, 70.90090° W (DMS 44°00′18″ N, 70°54′03″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Walker Island itself. The ones closest to Walker Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Brownfield | 1 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 1.7 mi |
| Wood Island | Pleasant Mountain | 5 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 7.5 mi |
| John J Island | Kezar Falls | 12.3 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 12.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Center Lovell | 15.8 mi |
| Sheep Island | Center Lovell | 16.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Center Lovell | 16.3 mi |
| Sand Island | Casco | 20.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Walker Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Walker Island — 28.2 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 (44.005°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Walker Island track the nearby Mill Pond reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walker Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walker Island located?
Walker Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walker Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walker Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walker Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577795 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walker 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: Q130311384.