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Long Pond — Lakes 32.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 868146
32.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle, Long Pond is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Long Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868146). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 44.81076° N, 71.11332° W (DMS 44°48′39″ N, 71°06′48″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Round Pond Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.6 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 2 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 2.3 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.6 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.9 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.9 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.1 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 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 Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Long Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 55 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.811°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Round Pond Lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 868146 on the Umbagog Lake North 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.