Bimba Island — Islands 40.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871506
40.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Bimba Island is a island recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bimba Island in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871506). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bimba Island sits at 43.88118° N, 71.17368° W (DMS 43°52′52″ N, 71°10′25″ W).
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Bimba Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big 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 | 0.9 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Bimba Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 (43.881°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bimba Island track the nearby Big Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bimba Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big 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 | 0.9 mi |
| Silver Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bimba Island located?
Bimba Island is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bimba Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bimba Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bimba Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871506 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bimba Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
Wikidata: Q34673514.