Diamond Pond — Lakes 45.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 866573
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the lake known as Diamond Pond sits 45.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake of the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Diamond Pond as a lake on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866573. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Diamond Pond sits at 44.95267° N, 71.31171° W (DMS 44°57′10″ N, 71°18′42″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Diamond Pond itself. The ones closest to Diamond Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 0.8 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Diamond Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Carr Pond | Lake Francis | 4.4 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Diamond Pond | 4.9 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Diamond Pond | 5.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Dixville Notch | 5.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 6.6 mi |
| Judd Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 7.3 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Magalloway Mountain | 7.3 mi |
| Lombard Pond | Lovering Mountain | 8.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Diamond Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 45.8 miles (northwest) and you reach Diamond Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.953°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Diamond Pond track the nearby Diamond Ridge (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Diamond Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Diamond Pond located?
Diamond Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Diamond Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Diamond Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Diamond Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866573 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Diamond 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.
Wikidata: Q49301650.