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Drew Pond — Lakes 40.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 873090
40.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Drew 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 Drew Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 873090). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Drew Pond sits at 43.89384° N, 71.17358° W (DMS 43°53′38″ N, 71°10′25″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Drew Pond itself. The ones closest to Drew Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mack Pond | Silver Lake | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Pond | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 0.9 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Moores Pond | Ossipee Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Drew Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Deer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bimba Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Drew Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 (43.894°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Drew Pond track the nearby Mack Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Drew Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Drew Pond located?
Drew Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Drew Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Drew Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Drew Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873090 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Drew 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.