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Long Pond — Lakes 32.6 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 868145
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Errol quadrangle, the lake known as Long Pond sits 32.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Long Pond as a lake on the Errol topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868145. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 44.75297° N, 71.23585° W (DMS 44°45′11″ N, 71°14′09″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Pond itself. The ones closest to Long Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Metalak | Dixville Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Dixville Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Rock Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 1.4 mi |
| Signal Pond | Errol | 1.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 1.7 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Dixville Notch | 2 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Errol | 2.2 mi |
| Munn Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2.7 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 3.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Signal Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Welch Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| West Branch Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
| Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 32.6 miles (northwest) and you reach Long Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.753°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Signal Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Patience | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Rock Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868145 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long 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.