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South Ponds — Lakes 31.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 870053
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the lake known as South Ponds sits 31.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Coos County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists South Ponds as a lake on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870053. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Ponds sits at 44.59644° N, 71.36181° W (DMS 44°35′47″ N, 71°21′42″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Ponds itself. The ones closest to South Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Pond | West Milan | 1 mi |
| Pike Pond | Dummer Ponds | 2.5 mi |
| Christine Lake | Percy Peaks | 3.2 mi |
| Kilback Pond | West Milan | 4 mi |
| Nay Pond | West Milan | 4.3 mi |
| Cedar Pond | West Milan | 4.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | West Milan | 4.8 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Stark | 5 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Percy Peaks | 5.7 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 7.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside South Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Hopyard Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 31.2 miles (west-northwest) and you reach South Ponds; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.596°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Ponds track the nearby Devils Hopyard Stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Hopyard Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Ponds located?
South Ponds is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870053 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Ponds?
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: Q49311228.