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Sugarloaf Pond — Lakes 41.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 870266
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the lake known as Sugarloaf Pond sits 41.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sugarloaf Pond as a lake on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870266. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugarloaf Pond sits at 44.73103° N, 71.48681° W (DMS 44°43′52″ N, 71°29′13″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sugarloaf Pond itself. The ones closest to Sugarloaf Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nash Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Percy Peaks | 4.7 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 5 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Percy Peaks | 5.9 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 6.1 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Stratford | 6.3 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Stratford | 6.4 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Dixville Notch | 6.5 mi |
| Christine Lake | Percy Peaks | 8 mi |
| Fish Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Sugarloaf Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Silver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Whitcomb Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 41.1 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Sugarloaf Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.731°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sugarloaf Pond track the nearby East Branch Stratford Bog Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugarloaf Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugarloaf Pond located?
Sugarloaf Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sugarloaf Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sugarloaf Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sugarloaf Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870266 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf 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.