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Big Island — Islands 26.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 865578
26.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle, Big Island is a island recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Big Island in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865578). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Big Island sits at 44.73061° N, 71.06952° W (DMS 44°43′50″ N, 71°04′10″ W).
Other islands in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 8 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Big Island itself. The ones closest to Big Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Island | Umbagog Lake South | 0.8 mi |
| Blake Island | Umbagog Lake South | 0.9 mi |
| Metallak Island | Umbagog Lake South | 1.6 mi |
| Seven Islands | Teakettle Ridge | 5.3 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Teakettle Ridge | 8.5 mi |
| Evans Island | Shelburne | 22.8 mi |
| Buck Island | Berlin | 24.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Big Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Big Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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. Being this far north (lat 44.731°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Big Island track the nearby Thurston Cove bay (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Big Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Island located?
Big Island is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Big Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 865578 on the Umbagog Lake South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Big Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 7 other islands in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q49632979.