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Clark Pond — Lakes 41.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Gilman Quadrangle · GNIS 866187
41.3 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gilman topographic quadrangle, Clark Pond is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gilman 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Clark Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866187). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clark Pond sits at 44.41648° N, 71.62567° W (DMS 44°24′59″ N, 71°37′32″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Clark Pond itself. The ones closest to Clark Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Pond | Lancaster | 1.8 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lancaster | 2 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lancaster | 2.2 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lancaster | 2.7 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lancaster | 2.7 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Twin Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Forest Lake | Bethlehem | 5.3 mi |
| Little Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 5.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lancaster | 5.6 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilman Quadrangle
The Gilman 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Clark Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Johns River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Catbow Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Cushman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 6.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.3 miles west (bearing W) of Clark Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.416°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clark Pond track the nearby Blood Pond lake (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clark Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Johns River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clark Pond located?
Clark Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilman topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clark Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clark Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clark Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866187 on the Gilman quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clark 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.