Braga Pond — Lakes 48.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 871572
48.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle, Braga Pond is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Braga Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871572). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Braga Pond sits at 43.84041° N, 71.37455° W (DMS 43°50′25″ N, 71°22′28″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Braga Pond itself. The ones closest to Braga Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Pond | Tamworth | 0.7 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Tamworth | 1.4 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Tamworth | 2.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Tamworth | 2.6 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Mount Chocorua | 4.3 mi |
| James Pond | Mount Chocorua | 7 mi |
| White Lake | Ossipee Lake | 7.5 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Silver Lake | 8.1 mi |
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 8.1 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Silver Lake | 8.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Braga Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Braga Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 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 (43.840°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Braga Pond track the nearby Heath Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Braga Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Miles Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bragg Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Braga Pond located?
Braga Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Braga Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Braga Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Braga Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871572 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Braga 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.