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Long Mountain Pond — Lakes 35.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 868136
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the lake known as Long Mountain Pond sits 35.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Long Mountain Pond as a lake on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868136. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Mountain Pond sits at 44.67659° N, 71.39326° W (DMS 44°40′36″ N, 71°23′36″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Mountain Pond itself. The ones closest to Long Mountain Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitcomb Pond | Percy Peaks | 2.2 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 2.8 mi |
| Christine Lake | Percy Peaks | 3.2 mi |
| Pike Pond | Dummer Ponds | 3.7 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 5.4 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 5.4 mi |
| South Ponds | West Milan | 5.7 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Dixville Notch | 5.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Pond | Percy Peaks | 5.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Long Mountain Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 35.2 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Long Mountain Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.677°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Mountain Pond track the nearby Long Mountain ridge (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Mountain Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Mountain Pond located?
Long Mountain Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Mountain Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Mountain Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Mountain Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868136 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long Mountain 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.