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Mascot Pond — Lakes 19.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872261
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Berlin quadrangle, the lake known as Mascot Pond sits 19.3 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mascot Pond as a lake on the Berlin topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872261. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mascot Pond sits at 44.39996° N, 71.17975° W (DMS 44°24′00″ N, 71°10′47″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mascot Pond itself. The ones closest to Mascot Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection Pond | Shelburne | 2.8 mi |
| Shadow Pool | Shelburne | 2.9 mi |
| Page Pond | Shelburne | 4.3 mi |
| Dream Lake | Shelburne | 5.1 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 6.3 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Berlin | 6.4 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 6.5 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Carter Dome | 7 mi |
| Judson Pond | Shelburne | 7.1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Shelburne | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Mascot Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 19.3 miles (west) and you reach Mascot Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 33 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.400°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mascot Pond track the nearby Leadmine Ledge summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mascot Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mascot Pond located?
Mascot Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mascot Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mascot Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mascot Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872261 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mascot 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.