Shadow Lake — Reservoirs 49.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872642
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle, the reservoir known as Shadow Lake sits 49.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Shadow Lake as a reservoir on the Lincoln topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872642. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shadow Lake sits at 44.08366° N, 71.68331° W (DMS 44°05′01″ N, 71°41′00″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shadow Lake itself. The ones closest to Shadow Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Reservoir | Lincoln | 0.3 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lincoln | 4.1 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Franconia | 9.3 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 11.1 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Sugar Hill | 11.6 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 13 mi |
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 13.8 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 15.6 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Bethlehem | 15.8 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Littleton | 16.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Shadow Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 49.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Shadow Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.084°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shadow Lake track the nearby Boyce Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shadow Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shadow Lake located?
Shadow Lake is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shadow Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shadow Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shadow Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872642 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shadow Lake?
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: Q34924270.