Nathan Pond — Lakes 43.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 868682
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the lake known as Nathan Pond sits 43.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Nathan Pond as a lake on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868682. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/21/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nathan Pond sits at 44.91984° N, 71.28090° W (DMS 44°55′11″ N, 71°16′51″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nathan Pond itself. The ones closest to Nathan Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 2.8 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Diamond Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Diamond Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Dixville Notch | 3.2 mi |
| Carr Pond | Lake Francis | 6.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 7.9 mi |
| Judd Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 8.1 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Magalloway Mountain | 8.1 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Wilsons Mills | 8.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Nathan Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 43.0 miles (northwest) and you reach Nathan Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.920°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nathan Pond track the nearby Sugar Hill Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nathan Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nathan Pond located?
Nathan Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nathan Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nathan Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nathan Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868682 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nathan 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.