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Phillips Pond — Reservoirs 37.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 1775424
37.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle, Phillips Pond is a reservoir recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Phillips Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1775424). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/15/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Phillips Pond sits at 44.76029° N, 71.35403° W (DMS 44°45′37″ N, 71°21′15″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Phillips Pond itself. The ones closest to Phillips Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trio Pond | Dummer Ponds | 3.4 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Percy Peaks | 4.2 mi |
| Farm Pond | Dixville Notch | 7.7 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Dixville Notch | 7.8 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Stratford | 8.1 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Dixville Notch | 8.3 mi |
| Akers Pond | Errol | 9.9 mi |
| Lime Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 10.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Diamond Pond | 10.2 mi |
| Pontook Reservoir | Teakettle Ridge | 10.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Phillips Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sypher Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Phillips Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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. Being this far north (lat 44.760°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Phillips Pond track the nearby Sypher Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Phillips Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sypher Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Devils Washbowl | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Phillips Pond located?
Phillips Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Phillips Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Phillips Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Phillips Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775424 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Phillips Pond?
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.