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Garnet Pool — Lakes 22.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 871370
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle, the lake known as Garnet Pool sits 22.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Garnet Pool as a lake on the Carter Dome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871370. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Garnet Pool sits at 44.30312° N, 71.22119° W (DMS 44°18′11″ N, 71°13′16″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Garnet Pool itself. The ones closest to Garnet Pool:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Pool | Carter Dome | 1.7 mi |
| Star Lake | Mount Washington | 3.5 mi |
| Lost Pond | Stairs Mountain | 4 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Mount Washington | 4.4 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Mount Washington | 4.5 mi |
| No Ketchum Pond | Jackson | 5.6 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Mount Washington | 5.7 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Berlin | 7 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Stairs Mountain | 7 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Shelburne | 8 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Garnet Pool. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Vals Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 22.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Garnet Pool; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 39 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.303°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Garnet Pool track the nearby Nineteen Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Garnet Pool
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Great Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Garnet Pool located?
Garnet Pool is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Garnet Pool from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Garnet Pool?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Garnet Pool as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871370 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Garnet 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.