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Bear Brook Pond — Lakes 33.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 865438
Catalogued on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bear Brook Pond — a lake — lies 33.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865438, Bear Brook Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/10/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Brook Pond sits at 44.82349° N, 71.11344° W (DMS 44°49′25″ N, 71°06′48″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bear Brook Pond itself. The ones closest to Bear Brook Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 0.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 1.4 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 1.4 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 1.5 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.7 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.9 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.3 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.7 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Brook Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bear Brook Pond — 33.0 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.823°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Brook Pond track the nearby Little Bear Brook Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Brook Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Brook Pond located?
Bear Brook Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Brook Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bear Brook Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bear Brook Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865438 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bear Brook Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 98 other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire.