Coffin Pond — Reservoirs 49.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Sugar Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 871705
Catalogued on the USGS Sugar Hill quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Coffin Pond — a reservoir — lies 49.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871705, Coffin Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Sugar Hill quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Coffin Pond sits at 44.24200° N, 71.76365° W (DMS 44°14′31″ N, 71°45′49″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Coffin Pond itself. The ones closest to Coffin Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 4 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Bethlehem | 4.7 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Littleton | 5.1 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Franconia | 6.5 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 7.1 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 10.3 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Lincoln | 11.6 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Gilman | 11.8 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Lincoln | 11.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 85-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Coffin Pond — 49.5 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.242°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Coffin Pond track the nearby Bowen Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Coffin Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Ham Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Scrag Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coffin Pond located?
Coffin Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sugar Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Coffin Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Coffin Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Coffin Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871705 on the Sugar Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Coffin Pond?
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.
Wikidata: Q34807757.