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Anderson Reservoir — Reservoirs 18.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872981
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Berlin quadrangle, the reservoir known as Anderson Reservoir sits 18.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Anderson Reservoir as a reservoir on the Berlin topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872981. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Anderson Reservoir sits at 44.49163° N, 71.13859° W (DMS 44°29′30″ N, 71°08′19″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Anderson Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Anderson Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Reservoir | Berlin | 0.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 1.6 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Shelburne | 1.8 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Berlin | 2.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Berlin | 3.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 3.9 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Berlin | 4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Shelburne | 6.1 mi |
| Jericho Lake | Mount Crescent | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Anderson Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 18.3 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Anderson Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 31 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.492°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Anderson Reservoir track the nearby Berlin Reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Anderson Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anderson Reservoir located?
Anderson Reservoir is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Anderson Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Anderson Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Anderson Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872981 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Anderson Reservoir?
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.