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Wheeler Pond — Lakes 12.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872902
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Wheeler Pond — a lake — lies 12.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872902, Wheeler Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wheeler Pond sits at 44.40076° N, 71.03179° W (DMS 44°24′03″ N, 71°01′54″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wheeler Pond itself. The ones closest to Wheeler Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Shelburne | 0.7 mi |
| Judson Pond | Shelburne | 1.8 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 4.1 mi |
| Dream Lake | Shelburne | 4.2 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Shelburne | 4.3 mi |
| Shadow Pool | Shelburne | 4.4 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Shelburne | 4.6 mi |
| Page Pond | Shelburne | 5.2 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Berlin | 7.3 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Berlin | 10.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Wheeler Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Connor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wheeler Pond — 12.0 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.401°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 12.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Wheeler Pond track the nearby Crows Nest summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wheeler Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wheeler Pond located?
Wheeler Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 12.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wheeler Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wheeler Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wheeler Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872902 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler 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.