Bean Pond — Lakes 49.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 865432
Catalogued on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Bean Pond — a lake — lies 49.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865432, Bean Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/10/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bean Pond sits at 43.76069° N, 71.23235° W (DMS 43°45′38″ N, 71°13′56″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bean Pond itself. The ones closest to Bean Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Pond | Ossipee Lake | 0.8 mi |
| Conner Pond | Ossipee Lake | 1.2 mi |
| White Lake | Ossipee Lake | 5.5 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Ossipee Lake | 5.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 5.7 mi |
| Heath Pond | Freedom | 6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Tamworth | 6.4 mi |
| Duck Pond | Freedom | 6.6 mi |
| Moores Pond | Ossipee Lake | 6.9 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Tamworth | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Bean Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 85-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bean Pond — 49.7 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.761°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bean Pond track the nearby Bean Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bean Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bean Pond located?
Bean Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bean Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bean Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bean Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865432 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bean 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.