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Kilback Pond — Lakes 30.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 871038
30.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle, Kilback Pond is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Kilback Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871038). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kilback Pond sits at 44.53832° N, 71.36859° W (DMS 44°32′18″ N, 71°22′07″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kilback Pond itself. The ones closest to Kilback Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Pond | Stark | 1.4 mi |
| Rocky Pond | West Milan | 3.8 mi |
| South Ponds | West Milan | 4 mi |
| Nay Pond | West Milan | 4.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | West Milan | 4.9 mi |
| Cedar Pond | West Milan | 6.1 mi |
| Pike Pond | Dummer Ponds | 6.5 mi |
| Christine Lake | Percy Peaks | 6.6 mi |
| Head Pond | Milan | 7.1 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Berlin | 8.5 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Kilback Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1980 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Kilback Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 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 44.538°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kilback Pond track the nearby Rogers Ledge summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kilback Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kilback Pond located?
Kilback Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kilback Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 30.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kilback Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kilback Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871038 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kilback 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.