Bowden Island — Islands 47.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Mercer Quadrangle · GNIS 562788
47.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mercer topographic quadrangle, Bowden Island is a island recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “island in Somerset County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mercer 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bowden Island in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562788). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bowden Island sits at 44.71006° N, 69.91895° W (DMS 44°42′36″ N, 69°55′08″ W).
Features on the USGS Mercer Quadrangle
The Mercer 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Bowden Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Farrand Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Yeaton Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sandy River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Witham Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Josiah Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mercer Bog | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Bowden Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (44.710°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bowden Island track the nearby Lemon Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bowden Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Farrand Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Yeaton Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bowden Island located?
Bowden Island is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 47.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mercer topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bowden Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bowden Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bowden Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562788 on the Mercer quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bowden Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
Wikidata: Q49633801.