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Sessions Pond — Lakes 28.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 869848
Catalogued on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Sessions Pond — a lake — lies 28.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869848, Sessions 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
Sessions Pond sits at 44.70506° N, 71.19770° W (DMS 44°42′18″ N, 71°11′52″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sessions Pond itself. The ones closest to Sessions Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Munn Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2.3 mi |
| Rock Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Errol | 3.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 3.9 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 4.4 mi |
| Signal Pond | Errol | 4.5 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Dixville Notch | 4.5 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Errol | 4.6 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Dixville Notch | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Sessions Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Seven Islands | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1951 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sessions Pond — 28.9 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 44.705°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sessions Pond track the nearby Pond Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sessions Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Seven Islands | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sessions Pond located?
Sessions Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sessions Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 28.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sessions Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sessions Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869848 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sessions 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.