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Akers Pond — Reservoirs 32.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 865208
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Errol quadrangle, the reservoir known as Akers Pond sits 32.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Akers Pond as a reservoir on the Errol topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865208. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/31/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Akers Pond sits at 44.80034° N, 71.16004° W (DMS 44°48′01″ N, 71°09′36″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Akers Pond itself. The ones closest to Akers Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Abeniki | Dixville Notch | 8.1 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Dixville Notch | 8.5 mi |
| Farm Pond | Dixville Notch | 9 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Dixville Notch | 9.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Diamond Pond | 10 mi |
| Trio Pond | Dummer Ponds | 11.7 mi |
| Pontook Reservoir | Teakettle Ridge | 12.1 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Percy Peaks | 12.9 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 14.9 mi |
| Lime Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 16.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Akers Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenough Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Signal Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Welch Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
Akers Pond is a 276-acre (1.1 km2) water body located in Coos County in northern New Hampshire, United States, in the town of Errol. Water from Akers Pond flows via Clear Stream to the Androscoggin River and thence into Maine. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 32.9 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Akers Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.800°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Akers Pond track the nearby Greenough Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Akers Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenough Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Akers Pond located?
Akers Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is Akers Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Akers Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Akers Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865208 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Akers Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 29 other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q4700646.