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Carrigain Pond — Lakes 39.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 871627
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Carrigain Pond — a lake — lies 39.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871627, Carrigain Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carrigain Pond sits at 44.08714° N, 71.46081° W (DMS 44°05′14″ N, 71°27′39″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carrigain Pond itself. The ones closest to Carrigain Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norcross Pond | Mount Carrigain | 3.3 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Mount Carrigain | 3.4 mi |
| Little Sawyer Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.8 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.9 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Crawford Notch | 5.3 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 5.8 mi |
| Greeley Ponds | Mount Osceola | 5.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 6.2 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Crawford Notch | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Carrigain Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Hancock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Carrigain Pond — 39.9 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.087°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Carrigain Pond track the nearby Mount Carrigain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carrigain Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Hancock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carrigain Pond located?
Carrigain Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carrigain Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carrigain Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carrigain Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871627 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carrigain 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.