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Godfrey Pond — Reservoirs 26.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 1775869
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Godfrey Pond — a reservoir — lies 26.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775869, Godfrey Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Godfrey Pond sits at 44.48503° N, 71.32298° W (DMS 44°29′06″ N, 71°19′23″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Godfrey Pond itself. The ones closest to Godfrey Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Pond | West Milan | 1.5 mi |
| Jericho Lake | Mount Crescent | 3.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 7.1 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Berlin | 7.2 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Berlin | 7.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 7.7 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Berlin | 7.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 7.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 8.3 mi |
| Berlin Reservoir | Berlin | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Godfrey Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Godfrey Pond — 26.9 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 44.485°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Godfrey Pond track the nearby Lonesome Ridge (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Godfrey Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Godfrey Pond located?
Godfrey Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Godfrey Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Godfrey Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Godfrey Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775869 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Godfrey Pond?
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.