Judd Pond — Lakes 47.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871040
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as Judd Pond sits 47.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Judd Pond as a lake on the Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871040. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Judd Pond sits at 45.02189° N, 71.19917° W (DMS 45°01′19″ N, 71°11′57″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Judd Pond itself. The ones closest to Judd Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Judds Ponds | Magalloway Mountain | 0 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Carr Pond | Lake Francis | 5.3 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Wilsons Mills | 5.6 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Wilsons Mills | 6.1 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 7.3 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Diamond Pond | 8.1 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 8.1 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Diamond Pond | 11.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Dixville Notch | 11.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Judd Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1988 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 47.2 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Judd Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.022°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Judd Pond track the nearby Judds Ponds lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Judd Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Judd Pond located?
Judd Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Judd Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Judd Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Judd Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871040 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Judd 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.