Little Loon Pond — Lakes 48.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872191
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Little Loon Pond — a lake — lies 48.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872191, Little Loon Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Loon Pond sits at 44.04124° N, 71.63492° W (DMS 44°02′28″ N, 71°38′06″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Loon Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Loon Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little East Pond | Mount Osceola | 3 mi |
| East Pond | Mount Osceola | 4.1 mi |
| The Pool | Lincoln | 4.8 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 4.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 5.3 mi |
| Greeley Ponds | Mount Osceola | 6.9 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Franconia | 7.6 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Franconia | 8.3 mi |
| Profile Lake | Franconia | 8.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Mount Carrigain | 9.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Little Loon Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Loon Pond — 48.8 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.041°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Loon Pond track the nearby Loon Pond reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Loon Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Loon Pond located?
Little Loon Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Loon Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Loon Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Loon Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872191 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Loon 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.