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Iona Lake — Lakes 37.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872081
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the lake known as Iona Lake sits 37.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake of the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Iona Lake as a lake on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872081. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Iona Lake sits at 43.95579° N, 71.20050° W (DMS 43°57′21″ N, 71°12′02″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Iona Lake itself. The ones closest to Iona Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitton Pond | Silver Lake | 1 mi |
| Back Pond | Silver Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Silver Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Tight Pond | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Mount Chocorua | 3.1 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Silver Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Iona Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 37.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Iona Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.956°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Iona Lake track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Iona Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Iona Lake located?
Iona Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Iona Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Iona Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Iona Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872081 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Iona Lake?
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: Q35711608.