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Pontook Reservoir — Reservoirs 27.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 865183
Catalogued on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Pontook Reservoir — a reservoir — lies 27.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865183, Pontook Reservoir is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pontook Reservoir sits at 44.63322° N, 71.23624° W (DMS 44°38′00″ N, 71°14′10″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pontook Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Pontook Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trio Pond | Dummer Ponds | 8.3 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Percy Peaks | 8.8 mi |
| Jericho Lake | Mount Crescent | 9.4 mi |
| York Pond | West Milan | 10.3 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Dixville Notch | 10.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 10.7 mi |
| Anderson Reservoir | Berlin | 10.9 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Mount Crescent | 11.1 mi |
| Berlin Reservoir | Berlin | 11.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 11.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Pontook Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Island Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Goose Pond | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Newell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Sessions Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pontook Reservoir — 27.1 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 44.633°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pontook Reservoir track the nearby Holt Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pontook Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Island Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bickford Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pontook Reservoir located?
Pontook Reservoir is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pontook Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pontook Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pontook Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865183 on the Teakettle Ridge quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pontook Reservoir?
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.