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Bethlehem Reservoir — Reservoirs 44.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871494
44.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Bethlehem Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bethlehem Reservoir in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871494). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bethlehem Reservoir sits at 44.21487° N, 71.63734° W (DMS 44°12′54″ N, 71°38′14″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bethlehem Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Bethlehem Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littleton Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 6.3 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Sugar Hill | 6.5 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Bethlehem | 8.4 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 9.2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Lincoln | 9.3 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Lincoln | 9.5 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Littleton | 9.5 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Gilman | 11.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Bethlehem Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Bethlehem Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 (44.215°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bethlehem Reservoir track the nearby Spruce Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bethlehem Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bethlehem Reservoir located?
Bethlehem Reservoir is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bethlehem Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bethlehem Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bethlehem Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871494 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bethlehem 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.