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Leonard Pond — Lakes 30.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 867995
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle, the lake known as Leonard Pond sits 30.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Leonard Pond as a lake on the Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867995. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Leonard Pond sits at 44.79450° N, 71.05924° W (DMS 44°47′40″ N, 71°03′33″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Leonard Pond itself. The ones closest to Leonard Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whaleback Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.1 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 2.3 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.9 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 3 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.3 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.3 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 4.7 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 4.7 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Leonard Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 30.0 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Leonard Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.794°), 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 Leonard Pond track the nearby Magalloway River stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Leonard Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leonard Pond located?
Leonard Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Leonard Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 30.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Leonard Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Leonard Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867995 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Leonard 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.