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Rock Pond — Lakes 31.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 869560
Catalogued on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Rock Pond — a lake — lies 31.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869560, Rock Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rock Pond sits at 44.73269° N, 71.23990° W (DMS 44°43′58″ N, 71°14′24″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rock Pond itself. The ones closest to Rock Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 0.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Errol | 1.4 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Dixville Notch | 1.7 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Dixville Notch | 2.4 mi |
| Munn Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2.5 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2.8 mi |
| Signal Pond | Errol | 2.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 2.9 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Dixville Notch | 3 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Errol | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Rock Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Jackknife Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Seven Islands | Islands | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Smoky Camp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rock Pond — 31.7 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.733°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rock Pond track the nearby Moose Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rock Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Patience | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rock Pond located?
Rock Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rock Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rock Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rock Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869560 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rock 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: Q49309212.