Matthews Pond — Lakes 48.6 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 868310
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lovering Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as Matthews Pond sits 48.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Matthews Pond as a lake on the Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868310. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Matthews Pond sits at 44.90845° N, 71.48039° W (DMS 44°54′30″ N, 71°28′49″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Matthews Pond itself. The ones closest to Matthews Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lombard Pond | Lovering Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Fish Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Wallace Pond | Tinkerville | 3.8 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 8 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Diamond Pond | 8.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 8.4 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 8.8 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Diamond Pond | 9.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Dixville Notch | 9.7 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Diamond Pond | 9.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle
The Lovering Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Matthews Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Read Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| South Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Haines Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 48.6 miles (northwest) and you reach Matthews Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.908°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Matthews Pond track the nearby Lombard Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Matthews Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matthews Pond located?
Matthews Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Matthews Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Matthews Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Matthews Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868310 on the Lovering Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Matthews 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.
Wikidata: Q49305443.