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Dead River Pond — Lakes 21.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 873129
21.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle, Dead River Pond is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dead River Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 873129). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dead River Pond sits at 44.49014° N, 71.21044° W (DMS 44°29′25″ N, 71°12′38″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dead River Pond itself. The ones closest to Dead River Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Head Pond | Milan | 2.1 mi |
| Page Pond | Shelburne | 5.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | West Milan | 6.1 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Berlin | 6.4 mi |
| Nay Pond | West Milan | 6.6 mi |
| Dream Lake | Shelburne | 6.6 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 7 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 7.3 mi |
| Cedar Pond | West Milan | 7.6 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Shelburne | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Dead River Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Dead River Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 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 44.490°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dead River Pond track the nearby Jericho Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dead River Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cates Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dead River Pond located?
Dead River Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dead River Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dead River Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dead River Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873129 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dead River 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.