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Shadow Pool — Lakes 16.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872643
16.4 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle, Shadow Pool is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Shadow Pool in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872643). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shadow Pool sits at 44.39562° N, 71.12063° W (DMS 44°23′44″ N, 71°07′14″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shadow Pool itself. The ones closest to Shadow Pool:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection Pond | Shelburne | 0.2 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Berlin | 2.9 mi |
| Page Pond | Shelburne | 3.3 mi |
| Dream Lake | Shelburne | 3.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Shelburne | 4.2 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Shelburne | 4.4 mi |
| Judson Pond | Shelburne | 4.5 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 4.6 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 4.7 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Berlin | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Shadow Pool. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Evans | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Rattle River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.4 miles west (bearing W) of Shadow Pool. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.396°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 16.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Shadow Pool track the nearby Reflection Pond lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shadow Pool
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Evans | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Rattle River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shadow Pool located?
Shadow Pool is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shadow Pool from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shadow Pool?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shadow Pool as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872643 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shadow Pool?
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.