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Little Lake — Lakes 41.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872190
41.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Little Lake is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872190). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Lake sits at 43.89447° N, 71.23058° W (DMS 43°53′40″ N, 71°13′50″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Lake itself. The ones closest to Little Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chocorua Lake | Silver Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Silver Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 1.7 mi |
| James Pond | Mount Chocorua | 2.3 mi |
| Drew Pond | Silver Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Blue Pond | Silver Lake | 3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 3 mi |
| Moores Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Mack Pond | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Little Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocorua Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Washington Hill | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Chocorua River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Little Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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 (43.894°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Lake track the nearby Chocorua Lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocorua Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Washington Hill | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Chocorua River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Lake located?
Little Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872190 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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.