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Judson Pond — Lakes 12.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872117
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the lake known as Judson Pond sits 12.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Judson Pond as a lake on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872117. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Judson Pond sits at 44.42576° N, 71.04037° W (DMS 44°25′33″ N, 71°02′25″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Judson Pond itself. The ones closest to Judson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Pond | Shelburne | 1.8 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 2.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | Shelburne | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 2.7 mi |
| Dream Lake | Shelburne | 2.9 mi |
| Page Pond | Shelburne | 4.1 mi |
| Shadow Pool | Shelburne | 4.5 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Shelburne | 4.6 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Berlin | 7.1 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Berlin | 9.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Judson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ingalls | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 12.5 miles (west) and you reach Judson Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.426°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 12.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Judson Pond track the nearby Mount Ingalls summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Judson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ingalls | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Judson Pond located?
Judson Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 12.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Judson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Judson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Judson Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872117 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Judson 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.