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York Pond — Reservoirs 27.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 871018
Catalogued on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, York Pond — a reservoir — lies 27.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871018, York Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
York Pond sits at 44.50339° N, 71.33780° W (DMS 44°30′12″ N, 71°20′16″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting York Pond itself. The ones closest to York Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Godfrey Pond | Mount Crescent | 1.5 mi |
| Jericho Lake | Mount Crescent | 3.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 8.3 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Berlin | 8.4 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Berlin | 8.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 8.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 8.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Berlin | 8.9 mi |
| Berlin Reservoir | Berlin | 9.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside York Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| One Mile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from York Pond — 27.9 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.503°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at York Pond track the nearby Number Nine Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to York Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is York Pond located?
York Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is York Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is York Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies York Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871018 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit York 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.
Wikidata: Q34936781.