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Whaleback Pond — Lakes 31.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 870812
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle, the lake known as Whaleback Pond sits 31.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whaleback Pond as a lake on the Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870812. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whaleback Pond sits at 44.82430° N, 71.05380° W (DMS 44°49′27″ N, 71°03′14″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whaleback Pond itself. The ones closest to Whaleback Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.1 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.1 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 3.5 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.5 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 4.1 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 4.2 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 4.3 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Whaleback Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 31.8 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Whaleback Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 54 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.824°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whaleback Pond track the nearby Sturtevant Stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whaleback Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whaleback Pond located?
Whaleback Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whaleback Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whaleback Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whaleback Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870812 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whaleback 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.