Eagles Lakes — Lakes 46.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871824
46.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Eagles Lakes is a lake recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Eagles Lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871824). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/06/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eagles Lakes sits at 44.16063° N, 71.65891° W (DMS 44°09′38″ N, 71°39′32″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Eagles Lakes itself. The ones closest to Eagles Lakes:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Profile Lake | Franconia | 1 mi |
| Echo Lake | Franconia | 2 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Franconia | 2.5 mi |
| Garfield Pond | South Twin Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| The Pool | Lincoln | 4 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 5.3 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 5.9 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | South Twin Mountain | 7.7 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lincoln | 8.3 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Crawford Notch | 8.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Eagles Lakes. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Eagles Lakes. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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 (44.161°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Eagles Lakes track the nearby Franconia Ridge (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eagles Lakes
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagles Lakes located?
Eagles Lakes is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eagles Lakes from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eagles Lakes?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eagles Lakes as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871824 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eagles Lakes?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 23 other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire.