East Pond — Lakes 47.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 871836
47.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle, East Pond is a lake recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places East Pond in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871836). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Pond sits at 44.00760° N, 71.56592° W (DMS 44°00′27″ N, 71°33′57″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting East Pond itself. The ones closest to East Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little East Pond | Mount Osceola | 1.2 mi |
| Greeley Ponds | Mount Osceola | 3 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lincoln | 4.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Mount Carrigain | 5.7 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 6.4 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 7 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Mount Carrigain | 7.6 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Mount Tripyramid | 8.5 mi |
| The Pool | Lincoln | 8.6 mi |
| Church Ponds | Mount Carrigain | 9.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside East Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sandwich Range | Ranges | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cheney Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| East Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of East Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 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 (44.008°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Pond track the nearby West Peak summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Pond located?
East Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871836 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Pond?
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.