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Wheeler Island — Islands 14.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 578313
14.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle, Wheeler Island is a island recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wheeler Island in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578313). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wheeler Island sits at 44.52562° N, 70.54145° W (DMS 44°31′32″ N, 70°32′29″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wheeler Island itself. The ones closest to Wheeler Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burke Island | Dixfield | 2.4 mi |
| Green Island | Dixfield | 7.6 mi |
| French Island | Ellis Pond | 11.3 mi |
| Stevens Island | Canton | 13.6 mi |
| Hastings Island | Bethel | 14.3 mi |
| Bond Island | Bethel | 15.2 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Gilead | 21.1 mi |
| Peabody Island | Gilead | 22.6 mi |
| Spirt Island | Middle Dam | 23.7 mi |
| Lary Island | Gilead | 24 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Wheeler Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Joes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Wheeler Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 25 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 (44.526°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Wheeler Island track the nearby Logan Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wheeler Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wheeler Island located?
Wheeler Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wheeler Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wheeler Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wheeler Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578313 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler 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: Q130310556.