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Little Bear Brook Pond — Lakes 33.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 868040
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle, the lake known as Little Bear Brook Pond sits 33.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Bear Brook Pond as a lake on the Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868040. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/10/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Bear Brook Pond sits at 44.83162° N, 71.10029° W (DMS 44°49′54″ N, 71°06′01″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Bear Brook Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Bear Brook Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 0.9 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.6 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 1.8 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 2 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 2.1 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.3 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.3 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 4.2 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Little Bear Brook Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 33.2 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Little Bear Brook Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 57 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.832°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Bear Brook Pond track the nearby Bear Brook Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Bear Brook Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Bear Brook Pond located?
Little Bear Brook Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Bear Brook Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Bear Brook Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Bear Brook Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868040 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Bear Brook 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.