Little East Pond — Lakes 47.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872186
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle, the lake known as Little East Pond sits 47.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little East Pond as a lake on the Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872186. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little East Pond sits at 44.01855° N, 71.58404° W (DMS 44°01′07″ N, 71°35′03″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little East Pond itself. The ones closest to Little East Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Pond | Mount Osceola | 1.2 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lincoln | 3 mi |
| Greeley Ponds | Mount Osceola | 4 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 5.6 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 6.2 mi |
| Lily Pond | Mount Carrigain | 6.5 mi |
| The Pool | Lincoln | 7.5 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Mount Carrigain | 7.7 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Mount Tripyramid | 9.7 mi |
| Church Ponds | Mount Carrigain | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Little East Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scar Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cheney Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Sandwich Range | Ranges | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 47.6 miles (southwest) and you reach Little East Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 82 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.019°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little East Pond track the nearby Scar Ridge (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little East Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scar Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little East Pond located?
Little East Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little East Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little East Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little East Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872186 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little East Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 23 other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q35297723.