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Gentian Pond — Lakes 14.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871930
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Gentian Pond — a lake — lies 14.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871930, Gentian Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gentian Pond sits at 44.45282° N, 71.07097° W (DMS 44°27′10″ N, 71°04′15″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gentian Pond itself. The ones closest to Gentian Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 0.3 mi |
| Dream Lake | Shelburne | 1.4 mi |
| Judson Pond | Shelburne | 2.4 mi |
| Page Pond | Shelburne | 2.5 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Shelburne | 4.1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Shelburne | 4.6 mi |
| Shadow Pool | Shelburne | 4.7 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Shelburne | 4.8 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Berlin | 6.5 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Berlin | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Gentian Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dream Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 25-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gentian Pond — 14.3 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.453°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Gentian Pond track the nearby Upper Gentian Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gentian Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gentian Pond located?
Gentian Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gentian Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gentian Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gentian Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871930 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gentian 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.