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Wood Island — Islands 27.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 578649
27.8 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle, Wood Island is a island recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Oxford County, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wood Island in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578649). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wood Island sits at 44.00202° N, 70.80117° W (DMS 44°00′07″ N, 70°48′04″ W).
Other islands in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 44 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wood Island itself. The ones closest to Wood Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Island | Fryeburg | 5 mi |
| Pine Island | Brownfield | 5.9 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 6.6 mi |
| Loon Island | Fryeburg | 11.3 mi |
| Timber Island | Center Lovell | 13.8 mi |
| John J Island | Kezar Falls | 14.3 mi |
| Sand Island | Casco | 15.5 mi |
| Wacipi Island | Mechanic Falls | 15.6 mi |
| Crescent Island | Mechanic Falls | 15.7 mi |
| Birch Island | Mechanic Falls | 15.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Wood Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hio Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 5.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.8 miles south (bearing S) of Wood Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 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 (44.002°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wood Island track the nearby Beaver Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wood Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wood Island located?
Wood Island is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wood Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wood Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wood Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578649 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wood 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: Q34787333.