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Back Pond — Lakes 38.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871421
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the lake known as Back Pond sits 38.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Back Pond as a lake on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871421. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Back Pond sits at 43.94035° N, 71.20285° W (DMS 43°56′25″ N, 71°12′10″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Back Pond itself. The ones closest to Back Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitton Pond | Silver Lake | 0.3 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Iona Lake | Silver Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Tight Pond | Silver Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Back Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 38.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Back Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.940°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Back Pond track the nearby Whitton Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Back Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Back Pond located?
Back Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Back Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Back Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Back Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871421 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Back Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 61 other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire.