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Haunted Pond — Lakes 38.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872021
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the lake known as Haunted Pond sits 38.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Haunted Pond as a lake on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872021. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Haunted Pond sits at 43.93646° N, 71.20840° W (DMS 43°56′11″ N, 71°12′30″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Haunted Pond itself. The ones closest to Haunted Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pond | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Silver Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Iona Lake | Silver Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Silver Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Silver Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Tight Pond | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Haunted Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 38.5 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Haunted Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 66 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.936°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Haunted Pond track the nearby Back Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Haunted Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Haunted Pond located?
Haunted Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Haunted Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Haunted Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Haunted Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872021 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Haunted 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.