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Keene Reservoir — Reservoirs 16.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872129
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the reservoir known as Keene Reservoir sits 16.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Keene Reservoir as a reservoir on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872129. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Keene Reservoir sits at 44.48688° N, 71.10197° W (DMS 44°29′13″ N, 71°06′07″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Keene Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Keene Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Reservoir | Berlin | 1.8 mi |
| Berlin Reservoir | Berlin | 2.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 3.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 3.2 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Berlin | 3.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Berlin | 4.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 5 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Berlin | 5.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Shelburne | 5.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Keene Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| The Outlook | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 16.5 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Keene Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 28 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.487°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 16.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Keene Reservoir track the nearby South Branch Horne Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Keene Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Anderson Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keene Reservoir located?
Keene Reservoir is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Keene Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Keene Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Keene Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872129 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Keene 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.