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Christine Lake — Lakes 34.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 866162
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the lake known as Christine Lake sits 34.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Coos County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Christine Lake as a lake on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866162. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Christine Lake sits at 44.63041° N, 71.40574° W (DMS 44°37′49″ N, 71°24′21″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Christine Lake itself. The ones closest to Christine Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pike Pond | Dummer Ponds | 2.7 mi |
| South Ponds | West Milan | 3.2 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Percy Peaks | 3.2 mi |
| Rocky Pond | West Milan | 4.1 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Stratford | 5.1 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Percy Peaks | 5.4 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 6 mi |
| Kilback Pond | West Milan | 6.6 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Stark | 7.1 mi |
| Cedar Pond | West Milan | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Christine Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Historical record
Christine Lake is a 197-acre (0.8 km2) water body located in Coos County in northern New Hampshire, United States, in the town of Stark. The lake lies southeast of the Percy Peaks and north of the Upper Ammonoosuc River. The lake is fed by spring brooks on the upper end, and the water from Christine Lake flows via the Upper Ammonoosuc to the Connecticut River at Groveton and thence south to Long Island Sound. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 34.2 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Christine Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.630°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Christine Lake track the nearby Dickey Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Christine Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Christine Lake located?
Christine Lake is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Christine Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Christine Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Christine Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866162 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Christine Lake?
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.
Wikidata: Q5111097.