Black Pond — Lakes 44.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 871530
44.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle, Black Pond is a lake recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Pond in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871530). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Pond sits at 44.10755° N, 71.58181° W (DMS 44°06′27″ N, 71°34′55″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Pond itself. The ones closest to Black Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 0.6 mi |
| The Pool | Lincoln | 4.7 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lincoln | 5.3 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Franconia | 5.3 mi |
| Garfield Pond | South Twin Mountain | 5.8 mi |
| Profile Lake | Franconia | 6.1 mi |
| Little East Pond | Mount Osceola | 6.2 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Mount Carrigain | 6.2 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Franconia | 6.3 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | South Twin Mountain | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Black Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Black Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.108°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Pond track the nearby Franconia Falls waterfall (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Pond located?
Black Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871530 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 23 other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire.