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Spaulding Lake — Lakes 27.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 870074
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the lake known as Spaulding Lake sits 27.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Spaulding Lake as a lake on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870074. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spaulding Lake sits at 44.28347° N, 71.30890° W (DMS 44°17′00″ N, 71°18′32″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spaulding Lake itself. The ones closest to Spaulding Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakes of the Clouds | Mount Washington | 1.8 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Mount Washington | 1.9 mi |
| Star Lake | Mount Washington | 3.1 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Stairs Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Lost Pond | Stairs Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Carter Dome | 3.8 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Carter Dome | 4.5 mi |
| Saco Lake | Crawford Notch | 6.7 mi |
| Ammonoosuc Lake | Crawford Notch | 6.8 mi |
| No Ketchum Pond | Jackson | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Spaulding Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 27.0 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Spaulding Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.283°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spaulding Lake track the nearby Mount Clay summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spaulding Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spaulding Lake located?
Spaulding Lake is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spaulding Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spaulding Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spaulding Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870074 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spaulding Lake?
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.