Judds Ponds — Lakes 47.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871059
47.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle, Judds Ponds is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Judds Ponds in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871059). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/22/2014.
Coordinates & physical setting
Judds Ponds 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 Judds Ponds itself. The ones closest to Judds Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Judd Pond | 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 Judds Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judd Pond | 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 |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Judds Ponds. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 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 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 Judds Ponds track the nearby Judd Pond lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Judds Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judd Pond | 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 Judds Ponds located?
Judds Ponds 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 Judds Ponds 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 Judds Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Judds Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871059 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Judds Ponds?
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.