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Sweat Pond — Lakes 32.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 870308
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Errol quadrangle, the lake known as Sweat Pond sits 32.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sweat Pond as a lake on the Errol topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870308. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sweat Pond sits at 44.77224° N, 71.20075° W (DMS 44°46′20″ N, 71°12′03″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sweat Pond itself. The ones closest to Sweat Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Pond | Errol | 0.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Errol | 2.2 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Dixville Notch | 2.5 mi |
| Munn Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2.8 mi |
| Lake Metalak | Dixville Notch | 3.2 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Dixville Notch | 3.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 3.3 mi |
| Rock Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 3.3 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 4.5 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Sweat Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Signal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Welch Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| West Branch Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 32.5 miles (northwest) and you reach Sweat Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.772°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sweat Pond track the nearby Signal Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sweat Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Signal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sweat Pond located?
Sweat Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sweat Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sweat Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sweat Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870308 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sweat 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.