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Buck Island — Islands 19.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 1916212
Catalogued on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Buck Island — a island — lies 19.4 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1916212, Buck Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Buck Island sits at 44.39145° N, 71.18063° W (DMS 44°23′29″ N, 71°10′50″ W).
Other islands in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 8 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Buck Island itself. The ones closest to Buck Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Island | Shelburne | 6.9 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Teakettle Ridge | 18.8 mi |
| Seven Islands | Teakettle Ridge | 22 mi |
| Big Island | Umbagog Lake South | 24.1 mi |
| Blake Island | Umbagog Lake South | 24.6 mi |
| Bear Island | Umbagog Lake South | 24.7 mi |
| Metallak Island | Umbagog Lake South | 25.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Buck Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Buck Island — 19.4 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.391°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Buck Island track the nearby Moose River stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Buck Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buck Island located?
Buck Island is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Buck Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Buck Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Buck Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1916212 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Buck 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: Q49634024.