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Emerald Pool — Lakes 23.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 871864
Catalogued on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Emerald Pool — a lake — lies 23.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871864, Emerald Pool is recorded as a lake on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Emerald Pool sits at 44.27979° N, 71.23202° W (DMS 44°16′47″ N, 71°13′55″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Emerald Pool itself. The ones closest to Emerald Pool:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garnet Pool | Carter Dome | 1.7 mi |
| Lost Pond | Stairs Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Mount Washington | 3 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Mount Washington | 3.8 mi |
| Star Lake | Mount Washington | 4 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Mount Washington | 4.5 mi |
| No Ketchum Pond | Jackson | 5 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Stairs Mountain | 5.7 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Berlin | 8.7 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Shelburne | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Emerald Pool. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vals Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Carter Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Carter Dome | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Emerald Pool — 23.5 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.280°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Emerald Pool track the nearby Vals Ledge bench terrace (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Emerald Pool
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vals Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Emerald Pool located?
Emerald Pool is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Emerald Pool from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Emerald Pool?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Emerald Pool as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871864 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Emerald Pool?
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.