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Crystal Lake — Lakes 37.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 871751
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Conway quadrangle, the lake known as Crystal Lake sits 37.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Crystal Lake as a lake on the Conway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871751. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crystal Lake sits at 43.90952° N, 71.07674° W (DMS 43°54′34″ N, 71°04′36″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crystal Lake itself. The ones closest to Crystal Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Conway | 0.4 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Conway | 0.8 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Conway | 1.1 mi |
| Loud Pond | Conway | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Conway | 1.7 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Conway | 2.7 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Conway | 3 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Conway | 3.1 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 3.4 mi |
| Snake Pond | Conway | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Crystal Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Manson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 37.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Crystal Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.910°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crystal Lake track the nearby Pickerel Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crystal Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crystal Lake located?
Crystal Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crystal Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crystal Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crystal Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871751 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crystal 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: Q34718784.