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Devils Washbowl — Lakes 37.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 866566
Catalogued on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Devils Washbowl — a lake — lies 37.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866566, Devils Washbowl is recorded as a lake on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Devils Washbowl sits at 44.75670° N, 71.35842° W (DMS 44°45′24″ N, 71°21′30″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Devils Washbowl itself. The ones closest to Devils Washbowl:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trio Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 3.1 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Percy Peaks | 3.8 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Dixville Notch | 4.7 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Dixville Notch | 4.9 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Dixville Notch | 5.3 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 5.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 5.7 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Percy Peaks | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Devils Washbowl. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Devils Washbowl — 37.1 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.757°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Devils Washbowl track the nearby Phillips Pond reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Devils Washbowl
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Sypher Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Devils Washbowl located?
Devils Washbowl is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Devils Washbowl from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Devils Washbowl?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Devils Washbowl as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866566 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Devils Washbowl?
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.