Big Island — Islands 40.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871502
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the island known as Big Island sits 40.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Big Island as a island on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871502. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Big Island sits at 43.88174° N, 71.17118° W (DMS 43°52′54″ N, 71°10′16″ W).
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Big Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bimba Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Deer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 40.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Big Island; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. At this latitude (43.882°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Big Island track the nearby Bimba Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Big Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bimba Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Deer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Silver Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Island located?
Big Island is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Big Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Big Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Big Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871502 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Big Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
Wikidata: Q49632976.