Flat Mountain Ponds — Lakes 47.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 871886
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle, the lake known as Flat Mountain Ponds sits 47.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Flat Mountain Ponds as a lake on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871886. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flat Mountain Ponds sits at 43.91456° N, 71.45294° W (DMS 43°54′52″ N, 71°27′11″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flat Mountain Ponds itself. The ones closest to Flat Mountain Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greeley Ponds | Mount Osceola | 6.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Mount Carrigain | 7.2 mi |
| Church Ponds | Mount Carrigain | 7.3 mi |
| East Pond | Mount Osceola | 8.5 mi |
| Little East Pond | Mount Osceola | 9.7 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Mount Carrigain | 10 mi |
| Little Sawyer Pond | Mount Carrigain | 10.2 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Mount Carrigain | 11.9 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lincoln | 12.6 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Mount Carrigain | 13.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Flat Mountain Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Sandwich Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Young Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 47.2 miles (southwest) and you reach Flat Mountain Ponds; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.915°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flat Mountain Ponds track the nearby Flat Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flat Mountain Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flat Mountain Ponds located?
Flat Mountain Ponds is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flat Mountain Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flat Mountain Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flat Mountain Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871886 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flat Mountain Ponds?
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.