Lincoln Reservoir — Reservoirs 49.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872175
49.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle, Lincoln Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lincoln Reservoir in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872175). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lincoln Reservoir sits at 44.08027° N, 71.67855° W (DMS 44°04′49″ N, 71°40′43″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lincoln Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Lincoln Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Lake | Lincoln | 0.3 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lincoln | 3.8 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Franconia | 9.5 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 11.3 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Sugar Hill | 11.9 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 13 mi |
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 14 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 15.9 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Bethlehem | 16.1 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Littleton | 16.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Lincoln Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Lincoln Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.080°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lincoln Reservoir track the nearby Boyce Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lincoln Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lincoln Reservoir located?
Lincoln Reservoir is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lincoln Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lincoln Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lincoln Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872175 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln Reservoir?
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.