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Connecticut River Reservoir — Reservoirs 39.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Groveton Quadrangle · GNIS 1775020
Catalogued on the USGS Groveton quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Connecticut River Reservoir — a reservoir — lies 39.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775020, Connecticut River Reservoir is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Groveton quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/09/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Connecticut River Reservoir sits at 44.55839° N, 71.55286° W (DMS 44°33′30″ N, 71°33′10″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Connecticut River Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Connecticut River Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Pond | West Milan | 11.3 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Stratford | 11.3 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Mount Crescent | 12.4 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Percy Peaks | 13 mi |
| Airport Marsh Reservoir | Twin Mountain | 13.3 mi |
| Trio Pond | Dummer Ponds | 14.1 mi |
| Burns Pond | Bethlehem | 14.9 mi |
| Jericho Lake | Mount Crescent | 14.9 mi |
| Pontook Reservoir | Teakettle Ridge | 16.4 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Dixville Notch | 17 mi |
Features on the USGS Groveton Quadrangle
The Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Connecticut River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 2 mi |
| Emery Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Moore Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Connecticut River Reservoir — 39.1 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.558°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Connecticut River Reservoir track the nearby Beech Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Connecticut River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Connecticut River Reservoir located?
Connecticut River Reservoir is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Connecticut River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Connecticut River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Connecticut River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775020 on the Groveton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Connecticut River 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.