Loon Pond — Reservoirs 49.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872218
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Loon Pond — a reservoir — lies 49.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872218, Loon Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Pond sits at 44.03569° N, 71.63356° W (DMS 44°02′08″ N, 71°38′01″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Pond itself. The ones closest to Loon Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Reservoir | Lincoln | 3.8 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Lincoln | 4.1 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Franconia | 12.4 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 14 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 15.1 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Sugar Hill | 15.6 mi |
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 17.5 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 19.6 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Bethlehem | 19.7 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Littleton | 20.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Loon Pond — 49.0 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 (44.036°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loon Pond track the nearby Little Loon Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Pond located?
Loon Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872218 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon Pond?
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.
Wikidata: Q34866818.