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Bean Island — Islands 27.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 561787
Catalogued on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Bean Island — a island — lies 27.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561787, Bean Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bean Island sits at 44.51479° N, 70.24839° W (DMS 44°30′53″ N, 70°14′54″ W).
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Bean Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| James Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bean Island — 27.7 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.515°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bean Island track the nearby Sevenmile Stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bean Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Ridley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bean Island located?
Bean Island is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bean Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bean Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bean Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561787 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bean Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
Wikidata: Q34654584.