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James Pond — Lakes 41.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872094
41.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle, James Pond is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places James Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872094). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
James Pond sits at 43.90997° N, 71.27178° W (DMS 43°54′36″ N, 71°16′18″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting James Pond itself. The ones closest to James Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lonely Lake | Silver Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Silver Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Mount Chocorua | 3.8 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 3.9 mi |
| Back Pond | Silver Lake | 4 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Silver Lake | 4.3 mi |
| Iona Lake | Silver Lake | 4.8 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside James Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of James Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.910°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at James Pond track the nearby Durrell Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to James Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Pond located?
James Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is James Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is James Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies James Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872094 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit James 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.