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Wardwell Island — Islands 24.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 577836
24.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Wardwell Island is a island recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Thompson Lake in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wardwell Island in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577836). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wardwell Island sits at 44.11535° N, 70.50284° W (DMS 44°06′55″ N, 70°30′10″ W).
Hydrology of Wardwell Island
Wardwell Island sits on Thompson Lake, part of the regional waterscape of Oxford County, Maine.
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wardwell Island itself. The ones closest to Wardwell Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goat Island | Casco | 1.2 mi |
| Sand Island | Casco | 1.8 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Mechanic Falls | 5.2 mi |
| Birch Island | Mechanic Falls | 5.2 mi |
| Crescent Island | Mechanic Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Mechanic Falls | 5.5 mi |
| Turtle Island | Mechanic Falls | 5.6 mi |
| Wood Island | Pleasant Mountain | 16.8 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 20.7 mi |
| Walker Island | Fryeburg | 21.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Wardwell Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Wardwell Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 42 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (44.115°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Wardwell Island track the nearby The Bar cape (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wardwell Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wardwell Island located?
Wardwell Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wardwell Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wardwell Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wardwell Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577836 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wardwell Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
What body of water is Wardwell Island on?
Wardwell Island is on Thompson Lake, according to Wikidata’s hydrological records.
How many other islands are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other islands in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q116033757.