Gold Mine Pond (historical) — Reservoirs 41.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Gilman Quadrangle · GNIS 1775863
Catalogued on the USGS Gilman quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Gold Mine Pond (historical) — a reservoir — lies 41.7 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775863, Gold Mine Pond (historical) is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Gilman quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/03/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gold Mine Pond (historical) sits at 44.38506° N, 71.63286° W (DMS 44°23′06″ N, 71°37′58″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gold Mine Pond (historical) itself. The ones closest to Gold Mine Pond (historical):
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Bethlehem | 7.7 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Littleton | 8.3 mi |
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 8.6 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 9.5 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 10.2 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 10.3 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Franconia | 11.8 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Sugar Hill | 11.8 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Lincoln | 21 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Lincoln | 21.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilman Quadrangle
The Gilman 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Gold Mine Pond (historical). A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Johns River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Cushman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.4 mi |
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.5 mi |
| Catbow Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 6.2 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 6.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gold Mine Pond (historical) — 41.7 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.385°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gold Mine Pond (historical) track the nearby Chase Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gold Mine Pond (historical)
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gold Mine Pond (historical) located?
Gold Mine Pond (historical) is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilman topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gold Mine Pond (historical) from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gold Mine Pond (historical)?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gold Mine Pond (historical) as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775863 on the Gilman quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gold Mine Pond (historical)?
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.