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Chocorua Lake — Lakes 41.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871677
41.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Chocorua Lake is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Chocorua Lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871677). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/31/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chocorua Lake sits at 43.90334° N, 71.23767° W (DMS 43°54′12″ N, 71°14′16″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chocorua Lake itself. The ones closest to Chocorua Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Silver Lake | 0.9 mi |
| James Pond | Mount Chocorua | 1.8 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Silver Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Back Pond | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Drew Pond | Silver Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Blue Pond | Silver Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Chocorua Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Washington Hill | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Chocorua River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Historical record
Chocorua Lake is a picturesque lake in northeast New Hampshire, United States, with commanding views of the summit of Mount Chocorua. It is approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) long (north-south) with a maximum width of 3,500 feet (1.1 km) (east-west), covering 222 acres (90 ha), and a maximum depth of 27 feet (8.2 m). More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Chocorua Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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 (43.903°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chocorua Lake track the nearby Little Lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chocorua Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Washington Hill | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chocorua Lake located?
Chocorua Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chocorua Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chocorua Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chocorua Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871677 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chocorua Lake?
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.
Wikidata: Q5103697.