Hell Gate Pond — Lakes 41.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 871093
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Hell Gate Pond — a lake — lies 41.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871093, Hell Gate Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hell Gate Pond sits at 44.96573° N, 71.11526° W (DMS 44°57′57″ N, 71°06′55″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hell Gate Pond itself. The ones closest to Hell Gate Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Valley Pond | Wilsons Mills | 0.7 mi |
| Judd Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 5.6 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Magalloway Mountain | 5.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 6.9 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 8.2 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Diamond Pond | 8.7 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 8.7 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 9.3 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 9.3 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Hell Gate Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hell Gate Pond — 41.9 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.966°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hell Gate Pond track the nearby Lamb Valley Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hell Gate Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hell Gate Pond located?
Hell Gate Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hell Gate Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hell Gate Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hell Gate Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871093 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hell Gate 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.