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Davis Pond — Lakes 38.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871770
38.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Davis Pond is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Davis Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871770). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Davis Pond sits at 43.92451° N, 71.16232° W (DMS 43°55′28″ N, 71°09′44″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Davis Pond itself. The ones closest to Davis Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Silver Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Blue Pond | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Tight Pond | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Mack Pond | Silver Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Silver Lake | 2 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Drew Pond | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Davis Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Chamberlain Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Davis Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 (43.925°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Davis Pond track the nearby Madison Boulder rock pillar (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Davis Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Davis Pond located?
Davis Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Davis Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Davis Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Davis Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871770 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Davis Pond?
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.