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Lonely Lake — Lakes 40.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872207
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the lake known as Lonely Lake sits 40.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lonely Lake as a lake on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872207. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lonely Lake sits at 43.91421° N, 71.24887° W (DMS 43°54′51″ N, 71°14′56″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lonely Lake itself. The ones closest to Lonely Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chocorua Lake | Silver Lake | 0.9 mi |
| James Pond | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Back Pond | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Iona Lake | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 3.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Lonely Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Little Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Washington Hill | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 40.9 miles (southwest) and you reach Lonely Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.914°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lonely Lake track the nearby Stony Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lonely Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lonely Lake located?
Lonely Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lonely Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lonely Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lonely Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872207 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lonely 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.