Carr Pond — Lakes 49.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle · GNIS 866009
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lake Francis quadrangle, the lake known as Carr Pond sits 49.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Carr Pond as a lake on the Lake Francis topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866009. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carr Pond sits at 45.01693° N, 71.30833° W (DMS 45°01′01″ N, 71°18′30″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carr Pond itself. The ones closest to Carr Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 4 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 5 mi |
| Judd Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 5.3 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Magalloway Mountain | 5.3 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Diamond Pond | 6.8 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Diamond Pond | 9.3 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Diamond Pond | 9.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Dixville Notch | 9.9 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Wilsons Mills | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle
The Lake Francis 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Carr Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 49.4 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Carr Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.017°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Carr Pond track the nearby South Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carr Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carr Pond located?
Carr Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Francis topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carr Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carr Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carr Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866009 on the Lake Francis quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carr Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 98 other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire.