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Millsfield Pond — Lakes 34.6 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 868462
Catalogued on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Millsfield Pond — a lake — lies 34.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Coos County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868462, Millsfield Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Millsfield Pond sits at 44.77209° N, 71.26549° W (DMS 44°46′20″ N, 71°15′56″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Millsfield Pond itself. The ones closest to Millsfield Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bragg Pond | Dixville Notch | 0.8 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Dixville Notch | 1.3 mi |
| Long Pond | Errol | 2 mi |
| Signal Pond | Errol | 2.7 mi |
| Rock Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 3 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Errol | 3.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 3.4 mi |
| Munn Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 4.6 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Dixville Notch | 4.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Millsfield Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Millsfield Pond — 34.6 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.772°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Millsfield Pond track the nearby West Inlet stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Millsfield Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Millsfield Pond located?
Millsfield Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Millsfield Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.6 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Millsfield Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Millsfield Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868462 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Millsfield 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: Q49305852.