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Evans Island — Islands 12.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871870
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Evans Island — a island — lies 12.5 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 871870, Evans Island is recorded as a island on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Evans Island sits at 44.40089° N, 71.04202° W (DMS 44°24′03″ N, 71°02′31″ W).
Other islands in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 8 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Evans Island itself. The ones closest to Evans Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Island | Berlin | 6.9 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Teakettle Ridge | 20 mi |
| Seven Islands | Teakettle Ridge | 22.3 mi |
| Big Island | Umbagog Lake South | 22.8 mi |
| Blake Island | Umbagog Lake South | 23.1 mi |
| Bear Island | Umbagog Lake South | 23.3 mi |
| Metallak Island | Umbagog Lake South | 23.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Evans Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Connor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Evans Island — 12.5 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 44.401°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 12.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Evans Island track the nearby Wheeler Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Evans Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Evans Island located?
Evans Island is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 12.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Evans Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Evans Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Evans Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871870 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Evans 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: Q34744340.