Lily Pond — Lakes 44.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 868015
Catalogued on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Lily Pond — a lake — lies 44.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868015, Lily Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lily Pond sits at 43.83673° N, 71.18810° W (DMS 43°50′12″ N, 71°11′17″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lily Pond itself. The ones closest to Lily Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moores Pond | Ossipee Lake | 1.5 mi |
| White Lake | Ossipee Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Trout Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Freedom | 3.9 mi |
| Drew Pond | Silver Lake | 4 mi |
| Duck Pond | Freedom | 4 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Ossipee Lake | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Lily Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Silver Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lily Pond — 44.0 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 (43.837°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lily Pond track the nearby Chocorua River stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lily Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lily Pond located?
Lily Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lily Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lily Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lily Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868015 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lily 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.