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Ethan Pond — Lakes 35.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 871866
35.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle, Ethan Pond is a lake recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ethan Pond in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871866). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ethan Pond sits at 44.17705° N, 71.42926° W (DMS 44°10′37″ N, 71°25′45″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ethan Pond itself. The ones closest to Ethan Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Pond | Crawford Notch | 1.6 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Crawford Notch | 3.4 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | South Twin Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.3 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.7 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Mount Carrigain | 6.4 mi |
| Little Sawyer Pond | Mount Carrigain | 8.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 9 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 9.1 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Mount Carrigain | 9.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Ethan Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Field | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1949 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Ethan Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 (44.177°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ethan Pond track the nearby Mount Willey summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ethan Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Field | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ethan Pond located?
Ethan Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ethan Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ethan Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ethan Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871866 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ethan 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.