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Echo Lake — Lakes 30.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 871847
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle, the lake known as Echo Lake sits 30.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Echo Lake as a lake on the North Conway West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871847. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/10/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Echo Lake sits at 44.05453° N, 71.16010° W (DMS 44°03′16″ N, 71°09′36″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Echo Lake itself. The ones closest to Echo Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pudding Pond | North Conway East | 2.7 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Silver Lake | 4.2 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | North Conway West | 4.9 mi |
| Shingle Pond | North Conway East | 5.2 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Bartlett | 6.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | Mount Chocorua | 6.6 mi |
| Falls Pond | Bartlett | 6.9 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Jackson | 6.9 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 7 mi |
| Snake Pond | Conway | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Echo Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Red Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Historical record
Echo Lake is a 15.7-acre (6.4 ha) water body located near North Conway in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of Echo Lake State Park, which features a small swimming beach. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 30.4 miles (southwest) and you reach Echo Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.055°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Echo Lake track the nearby White Horse Ledge bench terrace (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Echo Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Echo Lake located?
Echo Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Echo Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Echo Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Echo Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871847 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Echo Lake?
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: Q5332723.