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Blood Pond — Lakes 39.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 865666
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Blood Pond — a lake — lies 39.7 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865666, Blood Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blood Pond sits at 44.42831° N, 71.59231° W (DMS 44°25′42″ N, 71°35′32″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blood Pond itself. The ones closest to Blood Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks Pond | Lancaster | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lancaster | 1.2 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lancaster | 1.2 mi |
| Clark Pond | Gilman | 1.8 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lancaster | 2.9 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Twin Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lancaster | 4.4 mi |
| Little Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 4.5 mi |
| Baker Pond | Groveton | 5.4 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Blood Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Bray Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Chase Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Blood Pond — 39.7 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.428°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blood Pond track the nearby Weeks Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blood Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blood Pond located?
Blood Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blood Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blood Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blood Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865666 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blood 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.