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Page Pond — Lakes 16.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872450
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the lake known as Page Pond sits 16.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Page Pond as a lake on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872450. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Page Pond sits at 44.44386° N, 71.11915° W (DMS 44°26′38″ N, 71°07′09″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Page Pond itself. The ones closest to Page Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dream Lake | Shelburne | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 2.2 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 2.5 mi |
| Shadow Pool | Shelburne | 3.3 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Shelburne | 3.4 mi |
| Judson Pond | Shelburne | 4.1 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Berlin | 4.3 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Shelburne | 5.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Shelburne | 5.5 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Berlin | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Page Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wocket Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Giant Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dream Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 16.5 miles (west) and you reach Page Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 28 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.444°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 16.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Page Pond track the nearby Wocket Ledge summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Page Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wocket Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Trident Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Giant Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Page Pond located?
Page Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Page Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Page Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Page Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872450 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Page 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.