Beaver Pond — Lakes 48.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865493
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as Beaver Pond sits 48.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beaver Pond as a lake on the Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865493. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Pond sits at 45.02699° N, 71.22730° W (DMS 45°01′37″ N, 71°13′38″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beaver Pond itself. The ones closest to Beaver Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Judd Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Magalloway Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Carr Pond | Lake Francis | 4 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 6.6 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Wilsons Mills | 6.9 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Wilsons Mills | 7.3 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 7.4 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Diamond Pond | 7.9 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Diamond Pond | 10.9 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Diamond Pond | 10.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 48.1 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Beaver Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 82 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.027°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Pond track the nearby Pisgah Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Pond located?
Beaver Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865493 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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.