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Umbagog Lake — Lakes 27.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 870563
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle, the lake known as Umbagog Lake sits 27.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Umbagog Lake as a lake on the Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870563. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Umbagog Lake sits at 44.76295° N, 71.04272° W (DMS 44°45′47″ N, 71°02′34″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Umbagog Lake itself. The ones closest to Umbagog Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.3 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.7 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 4.3 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 4.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 4.8 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 5.4 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 5.5 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 6.8 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 6.9 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Umbagog Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tyler Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Black Island Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| B Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 27.7 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Umbagog Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.763°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Umbagog Lake track the nearby B Brook Cove bay (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Umbagog Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tyler Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Black Island Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| B Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Umbagog Lake located?
Umbagog Lake is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Umbagog Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Umbagog Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Umbagog Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870563 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Umbagog 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.