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Seven Islands — Islands 28.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 869849
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle, the island known as Seven Islands sits 28.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Seven Islands as a island on the Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869849. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Seven Islands sits at 44.70950° N, 71.17230° W (DMS 44°42′34″ N, 71°10′20″ W).
Other islands in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 8 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Seven Islands itself. The ones closest to Seven Islands:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Island | Teakettle Ridge | 3.8 mi |
| Big Island | Umbagog Lake South | 5.3 mi |
| Bear Island | Umbagog Lake South | 6 mi |
| Blake Island | Umbagog Lake South | 6.2 mi |
| Metallak Island | Umbagog Lake South | 6.8 mi |
| Buck Island | Berlin | 22 mi |
| Evans Island | Shelburne | 22.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Seven Islands. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Jackknife Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Double Top Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mollidgewock Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 28.3 miles (northwest) and you reach Seven Islands; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.709°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Seven Islands track the nearby Thirteen Mile Woods natural feature (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Seven Islands
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seven Islands located?
Seven Islands is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Seven Islands from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Seven Islands?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Seven Islands as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869849 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Seven Islands?
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.