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Moose Pond — Lakes 31.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 868553
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle, the lake known as Moose Pond sits 31.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Coös County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Moose Pond as a lake on the Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868553. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Pond sits at 44.72930° N, 71.23025° W (DMS 44°43′45″ N, 71°13′49″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moose Pond itself. The ones closest to Moose Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 0.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Errol | 1.7 mi |
| Munn Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Dixville Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2.3 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Dixville Notch | 2.8 mi |
| Signal Pond | Errol | 2.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 3 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Errol | 3.3 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Dixville Notch | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Jackknife Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Seven Islands | Islands | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Smoky Camp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 31.2 miles (northwest) and you reach Moose Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 54 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.729°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose Pond track the nearby Rock Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Patience | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Pond located?
Moose Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868553 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose 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: Q49306174.