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Mirror Lake — Lakes 40.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 868492
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Mirror Lake — a lake — lies 40.4 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868492, Mirror Lake 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
Mirror Lake sits at 44.38744° N, 71.60750° W (DMS 44°23′15″ N, 71°36′27″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mirror Lake itself. The ones closest to Mirror Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Pond | Gilman | 2.2 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Twin Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lancaster | 2.9 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lancaster | 2.9 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lancaster | 3.4 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lancaster | 3.8 mi |
| Little Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 4 mi |
| Forest Lake | Bethlehem | 4.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lancaster | 4.4 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Mirror Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Bray Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Little Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mirror Lake — 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 44.387°), 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 Mirror Lake track the nearby Chase Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mirror Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mirror Lake located?
Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mirror Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mirror Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868492 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mirror Lake?
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.