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Littleton Reservoir — Reservoirs 42.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872200
Catalogued on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Littleton Reservoir — a reservoir — lies 42.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872200, Littleton Reservoir is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Littleton Reservoir sits at 44.23801° N, 71.61985° W (DMS 44°14′17″ N, 71°37′11″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Littleton Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Littleton Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Franconia | 1.8 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 6 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Sugar Hill | 7.1 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Bethlehem | 7.9 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 9 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Littleton | 9.1 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Gilman | 10.2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Lincoln | 11.1 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Lincoln | 11.3 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Littleton Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Littleton Reservoir — 42.7 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.238°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Littleton Reservoir track the nearby Scarface Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Littleton Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Littleton Reservoir located?
Littleton Reservoir is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Littleton Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Littleton Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Littleton Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872200 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Littleton 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.