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Lamb Valley Pond — Lakes 41.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 867935
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the lake known as Lamb Valley Pond sits 41.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lamb Valley Pond as a lake on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867935. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lamb Valley Pond sits at 44.95590° N, 71.11629° W (DMS 44°57′21″ N, 71°06′59″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lamb Valley Pond itself. The ones closest to Lamb Valley Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hell Gate Pond | Wilsons Mills | 0.7 mi |
| Judd Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 6.1 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Magalloway Mountain | 6.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 7.3 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 7.5 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 8.1 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Diamond Pond | 8.4 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 8.6 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 8.6 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 9.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Lamb Valley Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 41.3 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Lamb Valley Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.956°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lamb Valley Pond track the nearby Hell Gate Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lamb Valley Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lamb Valley Pond located?
Lamb Valley Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lamb Valley Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lamb Valley Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lamb Valley Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867935 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lamb Valley 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.