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Whitcomb Pond — Lakes 36.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 870833
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the lake known as Whitcomb Pond sits 36.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Coos County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whitcomb Pond as a lake on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870833. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitcomb Pond sits at 44.70800° N, 71.39578° W (DMS 44°42′29″ N, 71°23′45″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitcomb Pond itself. The ones closest to Whitcomb Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trio Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 1.6 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Percy Peaks | 2.2 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Dixville Notch | 3.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Pond | Percy Peaks | 4.7 mi |
| Christine Lake | Percy Peaks | 5.4 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 5.5 mi |
| Pike Pond | Dummer Ponds | 5.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 5.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Whitcomb Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Long Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Silver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 36.5 miles (northwest) and you reach Whitcomb Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.708°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitcomb Pond track the nearby Little Bog Pond reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitcomb Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Trio Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Trio Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| East Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitcomb Pond located?
Whitcomb Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitcomb Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitcomb Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitcomb Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870833 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitcomb 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.
Wikidata: Q49315761.