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Dustan Pond — Lakes 34.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 866673
34.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle, Dustan Pond is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dustan Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866673). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dustan Pond sits at 44.84761° N, 71.11831° W (DMS 44°50′51″ N, 71°07′06″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dustan Pond itself. The ones closest to Dustan Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 1 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.4 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.6 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 3 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.5 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 4.7 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 5.4 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Errol | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Dustan Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Dustan Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 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 44.848°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dustan Pond track the nearby Little Greenough Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dustan Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dustan Pond located?
Dustan Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dustan Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dustan Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dustan Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866673 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dustan 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.