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Hoskins Pond — Lakes 43.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 867624
43.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle, Hoskins Pond is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hoskins Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867624). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/15/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hoskins Pond sits at 44.66777° N, 71.58175° W (DMS 44°40′04″ N, 71°34′54″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hoskins Pond itself. The ones closest to Hoskins Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Pond | Stratford | 4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Pond | Percy Peaks | 6.4 mi |
| Christine Lake | Percy Peaks | 9 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Percy Peaks | 9.3 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Percy Peaks | 9.5 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 9.7 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 11.1 mi |
| Kent Pond | Groveton | 11.1 mi |
| Baker Pond | Groveton | 11.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 11.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Hoskins Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Hoskins Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 44.668°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hoskins Pond track the nearby Connary Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hoskins Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hoskins Pond located?
Hoskins Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hoskins Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hoskins Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hoskins Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867624 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hoskins 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.