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Unknown Pond — Lakes 31.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 870583
Catalogued on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Unknown Pond — a lake — lies 31.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870583, Unknown Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Unknown Pond sits at 44.52778° N, 71.39246° W (DMS 44°31′40″ N, 71°23′33″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Unknown Pond itself. The ones closest to Unknown Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kilback Pond | West Milan | 1.4 mi |
| South Ponds | West Milan | 5 mi |
| Rocky Pond | West Milan | 5 mi |
| Nay Pond | West Milan | 6.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | West Milan | 6.3 mi |
| Christine Lake | Percy Peaks | 7.1 mi |
| Pike Pond | Dummer Ponds | 7.5 mi |
| Cedar Pond | West Milan | 7.5 mi |
| Head Pond | Milan | 8.2 mi |
| Pond of Safety | Mount Crescent | 8.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Unknown Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Unknown Pond — 31.0 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.528°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Unknown Pond track the nearby The Horn summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Unknown Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Unknown Pond located?
Unknown Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Unknown Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Unknown Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Unknown Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870583 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Unknown 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.