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Hatch Pond — Lakes 37.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872020
Catalogued on the USGS Conway quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Hatch Pond — a lake — lies 37.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872020, Hatch Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Conway quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hatch Pond sits at 43.89929° N, 71.06930° W (DMS 43°53′57″ N, 71°04′09″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hatch Pond itself. The ones closest to Hatch Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Conway | 0.4 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Conway | 0.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Conway | 1 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Conway | 1.5 mi |
| Loud Pond | Conway | 1.8 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Conway | 3.5 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Conway | 3.6 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Conway | 3.8 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 3.9 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Hatch Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Manson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hatch Pond — 37.6 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.899°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hatch Pond track the nearby Pickerel Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hatch Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Manson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hatch Pond located?
Hatch Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hatch Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hatch Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hatch Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872020 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hatch Pond?
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: Q35705653.