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Lake Abeniki — Reservoirs 40.6 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 1775071
Catalogued on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Lake Abeniki — a reservoir — lies 40.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775071, Lake Abeniki is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/09/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lake Abeniki sits at 44.87171° N, 71.29119° W (DMS 44°52′18″ N, 71°17′28″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lake Abeniki itself. The ones closest to Lake Abeniki:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Gloriette | Dixville Notch | 0.7 mi |
| Farm Pond | Dixville Notch | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Diamond Pond | 2.2 mi |
| Akers Pond | Errol | 8.1 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Dixville Notch | 8.3 mi |
| Lime Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 9.7 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 11 mi |
| Trio Pond | Dummer Ponds | 11.6 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Percy Peaks | 12.5 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Stratford | 15 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Lake Abeniki. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Table Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Flume | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lake Abeniki — 40.6 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.872°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lake Abeniki track the nearby Round Pond lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lake Abeniki
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Table Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Abeniki located?
Lake Abeniki is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lake Abeniki from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lake Abeniki?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lake Abeniki as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775071 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lake Abeniki?
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.