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Kittredge Pond — Lakes 29.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 873029
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle, the lake known as Kittredge Pond sits 29.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kittredge Pond as a lake on the North Conway West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 873029. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kittredge Pond sits at 44.11273° N, 71.21512° W (DMS 44°06′46″ N, 71°12′54″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kittredge Pond itself. The ones closest to Kittredge Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror Lake | Jackson | 2.9 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Bartlett | 4.6 mi |
| Echo Lake | North Conway West | 4.9 mi |
| Shingle Pond | North Conway East | 7.1 mi |
| Pudding Pond | North Conway East | 7.4 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Chatham | 8.1 mi |
| Falls Pond | Bartlett | 8.1 mi |
| Province Pond | Chatham | 8.4 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Silver Lake | 8.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Mount Chocorua | 9.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Kittredge Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Thorn Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 29.2 miles (southwest) and you reach Kittredge Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.113°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kittredge Pond track the nearby Rocky Branch stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kittredge Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kittredge Pond located?
Kittredge Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kittredge Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kittredge Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kittredge Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873029 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kittredge 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.