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Weed Pond — Lakes 38.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 870713
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle, the lake known as Weed Pond sits 38.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Weed Pond as a lake on the Lancaster topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870713. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Weed Pond sits at 44.41951° N, 71.57069° W (DMS 44°25′10″ N, 71°34′14″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Weed Pond itself. The ones closest to Weed Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks Pond | Lancaster | 0.7 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lancaster | 1.2 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lancaster | 2.3 mi |
| Clark Pond | Gilman | 2.7 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lancaster | 2.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lancaster | 3.2 mi |
| Little Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 3.4 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Twin Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 4.2 mi |
| Baker Pond | Groveton | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Weed Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bray Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 38.6 miles (west) and you reach Weed Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 66 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.420°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Weed Pond track the nearby Weeks Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Weed Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bray Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Weed Pond located?
Weed Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Weed Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Weed Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Weed Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870713 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Weed 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.