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Pike Pond — Lakes 31.8 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle · GNIS 869149
Catalogued on the USGS Dummer Ponds quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Pike Pond — a lake — lies 31.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869149, Pike Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Dummer Ponds quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pike Pond sits at 44.63212° N, 71.35063° W (DMS 44°37′56″ N, 71°21′02″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pike Pond itself. The ones closest to Pike Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Ponds | West Milan | 2.5 mi |
| Christine Lake | Percy Peaks | 2.7 mi |
| Rocky Pond | West Milan | 2.9 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Percy Peaks | 3.7 mi |
| Cedar Pond | West Milan | 4.9 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 5.3 mi |
| Nay Pond | West Milan | 5.4 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 5.6 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Percy Peaks | 5.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | West Milan | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Dummer Ponds Quadrangle
The Dummer Ponds 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Pike Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Brooks | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dummer Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Jodrie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| Trio Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Number Two Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.9 mi |
| Cow Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 6.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pike Pond — 31.8 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.632°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pike Pond track the nearby Roberts Brooks stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pike Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Brooks | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pike Pond located?
Pike Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dummer Ponds topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pike Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 31.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pike Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pike Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869149 on the Dummer Ponds quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pike 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.