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Little Sawyer Pond — Lakes 38.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872990
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle, the lake known as Little Sawyer Pond sits 38.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Sawyer Pond as a lake on the Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872990. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Sawyer Pond sits at 44.05245° N, 71.37994° W (DMS 44°03′09″ N, 71°22′48″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Sawyer Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Sawyer Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Pond | Mount Carrigain | 0.3 mi |
| Church Ponds | Mount Carrigain | 3.1 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.2 mi |
| Lily Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.3 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.6 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.7 mi |
| Greeley Ponds | Mount Osceola | 6.9 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Crawford Notch | 8.6 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Crawford Notch | 8.9 mi |
| East Pond | Mount Osceola | 9.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Little Sawyer Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whiteface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Greens Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Church Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 38.1 miles (southwest) and you reach Little Sawyer Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.052°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Sawyer Pond track the nearby Sawyer Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Sawyer Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Owls Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whiteface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Sawyer Pond located?
Little Sawyer Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Sawyer Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Sawyer Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Sawyer Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872990 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Sawyer 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.