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Blake Island — Islands 26.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 865650
26.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle, Blake 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 Blake Island in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865650). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blake Island sits at 44.73533° N, 71.05202° W (DMS 44°44′07″ N, 71°03′07″ W).
Other islands in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 8 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blake Island itself. The ones closest to Blake Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Island | Umbagog Lake South | 0.3 mi |
| Metallak Island | Umbagog Lake South | 0.8 mi |
| Big Island | Umbagog Lake South | 0.9 mi |
| Seven Islands | Teakettle Ridge | 6.2 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Teakettle Ridge | 9.4 mi |
| Evans Island | Shelburne | 23.1 mi |
| Buck Island | Berlin | 24.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Blake Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thurston Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Blake 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 44.735°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blake Island track the nearby Bear Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blake Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blake Island located?
Blake Island is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blake Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blake Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blake Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865650 on the Umbagog Lake South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blake 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: Q34676261.