Moose Pond (historical) — Lakes 41.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 871130
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the lake known as Moose Pond (historical) sits 41.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Moose Pond (historical) as a lake on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871130. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/29/2014.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Pond (historical) sits at 44.88199° N, 71.31564° W (DMS 44°52′55″ N, 71°18′56″ 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 (historical) itself. The ones closest to Moose Pond (historical):
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Abeniki | Diamond Pond | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Dixville Notch | 1.4 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Diamond Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 4.9 mi |
| Lombard Pond | Lovering Mountain | 7.6 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Dixville Notch | 8 mi |
| Fish Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 8.2 mi |
| Matthews Pond | Lovering Mountain | 8.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 8.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Pond (historical). A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sanguinary Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| East Branch Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| West Branch Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 41.9 miles (northwest) and you reach Moose Pond (historical); at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.882°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose Pond (historical) track the nearby Abeniki Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Pond (historical)
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Pond (historical) located?
Moose Pond (historical) is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Pond (historical) from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Pond (historical)?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Pond (historical) as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871130 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose Pond (historical)?
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.