Heath Pond — Lakes 46.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 867436
Catalogued on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Heath Pond — a lake — lies 46.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867436, Heath Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Heath Pond sits at 43.76887° N, 71.11273° W (DMS 43°46′08″ N, 71°06′46″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Heath Pond itself. The ones closest to Heath Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ossipee Lake | Ossipee Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Duck Pond | Freedom | 2.7 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Freedom | 3.9 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Freedom | 3.9 mi |
| Trout Pond | Ossipee Lake | 5 mi |
| Loon Lake | Freedom | 5 mi |
| Moody Pond | Ossipee Lake | 5.3 mi |
| Bean Pond | Ossipee Lake | 6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 6 mi |
| Conner Pond | Ossipee Lake | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Heath Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Chick Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Welch Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Davis Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Heath Pond — 46.8 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 (43.769°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Heath Pond track the nearby Red Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Heath Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Chick Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heath Pond located?
Heath Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Heath Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Heath Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Heath Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867436 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Heath 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.