Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir — Reservoirs 47.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle · GNIS 1775865
47.8 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle, Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1775865). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/09/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir sits at 44.30839° N, 71.74620° W (DMS 44°18′30″ N, 71°44′46″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Littleton | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 1.9 mi |
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 2.2 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Sugar Hill | 4.7 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Gilman | 7.7 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 7.9 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Franconia | 8.4 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 10.4 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Lincoln | 15.8 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Lincoln | 16.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle
The Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Garnet Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Agassiz | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.8 miles west (bearing W) of Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.308°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir track the nearby Baker Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir located?
Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775865 on the Bethlehem quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire.