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Martin Meadow Pond — Lakes 40.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 868288
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Martin Meadow Pond — a lake — lies 40.4 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868288, Martin Meadow Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Martin Meadow Pond sits at 44.44214° N, 71.60616° W (DMS 44°26′32″ N, 71°36′22″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Martin Meadow Pond itself. The ones closest to Martin Meadow Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Pond | Lancaster | 1.2 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lancaster | 1.8 mi |
| Clark Pond | Gilman | 2 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lancaster | 2.3 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lancaster | 3.8 mi |
| Baker Pond | Groveton | 4.6 mi |
| Kent Pond | Groveton | 4.7 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Twin Mountain | 5.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lancaster | 5.6 mi |
| Little Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Martin Meadow Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Bray Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Martin Meadow Pond — 40.4 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.442°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Martin Meadow Pond track the nearby Orne Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Martin Meadow Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Martin Meadow Pond located?
Martin Meadow Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Martin Meadow Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Martin Meadow Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Martin Meadow Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868288 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Martin Meadow 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.