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Star Lake — Lakes 25.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 870142
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Star Lake — a lake — lies 25.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870142, Star Lake is recorded as a lake on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Star Lake sits at 44.32508° N, 71.28396° W (DMS 44°19′30″ N, 71°17′02″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Star Lake itself. The ones closest to Star Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Lake | Mount Washington | 3.1 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Carter Dome | 3.5 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Carter Dome | 4 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Mount Washington | 4.5 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Mount Washington | 4.9 mi |
| Lost Pond | Stairs Mountain | 5.5 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Stairs Mountain | 6.3 mi |
| Pond of Safety | Mount Crescent | 6.5 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Berlin | 7.3 mi |
| No Ketchum Pond | Jackson | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Star Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Star Lake — 25.1 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.325°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Star Lake track the nearby Durand Ridge (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Star Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Star Lake located?
Star Lake is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Star Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Star Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Star Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870142 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Star 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.