Duck Pond — Lakes 44.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 866648
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Freedom quadrangle, the lake known as Duck Pond sits 44.4 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 Duck Pond as a lake on the Freedom topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 866648. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Duck Pond sits at 43.80761° N, 71.11768° W (DMS 43°48′27″ N, 71°07′04″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Duck Pond itself. The ones closest to Duck Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Pond | Freedom | 1.2 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Ossipee Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Freedom | 1.3 mi |
| Trout Pond | Ossipee Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Heath Pond | Freedom | 2.7 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 4 mi |
| Loon Lake | Freedom | 4.7 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 5 mi |
| Moores Pond | Ossipee Lake | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Duck Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 44.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Duck Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.808°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Duck Pond track the nearby Cold Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Duck Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Duck Pond located?
Duck Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Duck Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Duck Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Duck Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866648 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Duck 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.
Wikidata: Q49301987.