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Danforth Ponds — Lakes 43.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 866470
Catalogued on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Danforth Ponds — a lake — lies 43.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866470, Danforth Ponds is recorded as a lake on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Danforth Ponds sits at 43.82441° N, 71.10447° W (DMS 43°49′28″ N, 71°06′16″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Danforth Ponds itself. The ones closest to Danforth Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Pond | Freedom | 0.4 mi |
| Duck Pond | Freedom | 1.3 mi |
| Trout Pond | Ossipee Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Ossipee Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Heath Pond | Freedom | 3.9 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 4.2 mi |
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 4.3 mi |
| Loon Lake | Freedom | 4.3 mi |
| Long Pond | Conway | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Danforth Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Blazo Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Danforth Ponds — 43.1 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.824°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Danforth Ponds track the nearby Shawtown Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Danforth Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Danforth Ponds located?
Danforth Ponds is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Danforth Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Danforth Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Danforth Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866470 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Danforth Ponds?
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.