Twin Mountain Reservoir — Reservoirs 39.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872843
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle, the reservoir known as Twin Mountain Reservoir sits 39.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Twin Mountain Reservoir as a reservoir on the South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872843. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Twin Mountain Reservoir sits at 44.24694° N, 71.55471° W (DMS 44°14′49″ N, 71°33′17″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Twin Mountain Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Twin Mountain Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littleton Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Franconia | 4.7 mi |
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 8.8 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Gilman | 10.3 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Sugar Hill | 10.3 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Bethlehem | 10.4 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Littleton | 11.6 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 11.8 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Lincoln | 13 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Lincoln | 13 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Twin Mountain Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Hale | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 39.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Twin Mountain Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.247°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Twin Mountain Reservoir track the nearby Haystack Mountain summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Twin Mountain Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twin Mountain Reservoir located?
Twin Mountain Reservoir is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Twin Mountain Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Twin Mountain Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Twin Mountain Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872843 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Twin Mountain Reservoir?
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.