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Blue Pond — Lakes 39.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871540
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Blue Pond — a lake — lies 39.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871540, Blue Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blue Pond sits at 43.89988° N, 71.17169° W (DMS 43°54′00″ N, 71°10′18″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blue Pond itself. The ones closest to Blue Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 0.2 mi |
| Mack Pond | Silver Lake | 0.3 mi |
| Drew Pond | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 0.5 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 3 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Blue Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Deer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Blue Pond — 39.7 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 (43.900°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blue Pond track the nearby Cranberry Bog lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blue Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Pond located?
Blue Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blue Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blue Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blue Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871540 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blue 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.