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Nay Pond — Lakes 26.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 868688
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the lake known as Nay Pond sits 26.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Coos County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Nay Pond as a lake on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868688. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nay Pond sits at 44.57000° N, 71.28279° W (DMS 44°34′12″ N, 71°16′58″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nay Pond itself. The ones closest to Nay Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | West Milan | 0.5 mi |
| Cedar Pond | West Milan | 1.6 mi |
| Rocky Pond | West Milan | 3.3 mi |
| South Ponds | West Milan | 4.3 mi |
| Head Pond | Milan | 4.5 mi |
| Kilback Pond | West Milan | 4.8 mi |
| Pike Pond | Dummer Ponds | 5.4 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Stark | 6.1 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Berlin | 6.6 mi |
| Christine Lake | Percy Peaks | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Nay Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 26.9 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Nay Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.570°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nay Pond track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nay Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nay Pond located?
Nay Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nay Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nay Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nay Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868688 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nay 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: Q49306788.