Shehan Pond — Reservoirs 46.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 1775779
Catalogued on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Shehan Pond — a reservoir — lies 46.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775779, Shehan Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/09/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shehan Pond sits at 45.01505° N, 71.19119° W (DMS 45°00′54″ N, 71°11′28″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shehan Pond itself. The ones closest to Shehan Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Diamond Pond | 9.5 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Dixville Notch | 11 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Dixville Notch | 11.6 mi |
| Farm Pond | Dixville Notch | 11.8 mi |
| Akers Pond | Errol | 14.9 mi |
| Lime Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 17.6 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Dixville Notch | 19.3 mi |
| Trio Pond | Dummer Ponds | 22.6 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Percy Peaks | 23.5 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Stratford | 25.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Shehan Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Shehan Pond — 46.6 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.015°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shehan Pond track the nearby Judd Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shehan Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shehan Pond located?
Shehan Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shehan Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shehan Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shehan Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775779 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shehan 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.