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Greenough Pond — Lakes 34.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 867243
34.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle, Greenough Pond is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Greenough Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867243). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greenough Pond sits at 44.83204° N, 71.14024° W (DMS 44°49′55″ N, 71°08′25″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Greenough Pond itself. The ones closest to Greenough Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.4 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.5 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2 mi |
| Long Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 2.2 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 4.3 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 4.7 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 4.8 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Errol | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Greenough Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
Greenough Pond is a 234-acre (0.9 km2) water body located in Coos County in northern New Hampshire, United States, in the township of Wentworth Location. The pond is part of the Androscoggin River watershed. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Greenough 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 44.832°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Greenough Pond track the nearby Little Greenough Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greenough Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greenough Pond located?
Greenough Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greenough Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greenough Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greenough Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867243 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greenough 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: Q5604375.