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Lonesome Lake — Lakes 48.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872208
48.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Lonesome Lake is a lake recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake of Grafton County, New Hampshire, the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lonesome Lake in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872208). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lonesome Lake sits at 44.13985° N, 71.70124° W (DMS 44°08′23″ N, 71°42′04″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lonesome Lake itself. The ones closest to Lonesome Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Profile Lake | Franconia | 2 mi |
| Echo Lake | Franconia | 2.5 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Franconia | 2.5 mi |
| The Pool | Lincoln | 2.8 mi |
| Garfield Pond | South Twin Mountain | 5.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 6.3 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 6.8 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lincoln | 7.6 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | South Twin Mountain | 10.1 mi |
| Little East Pond | Mount Osceola | 10.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Lonesome Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Cannon Balls | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bridalveil Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Historical record
Lonesome Lake is a 12.2-acre (49,000 m2) water body located in Franconia Notch in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, south of Cannon Mountain. The lake is reachable by hiking trails from the Franconia Notch Parkway, including the Lafayette Place Campground, and takes approximately 2–3 hours. It features an Appalachian Mountain Club hut, which first opened in 1930, on its southwest shore. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Lonesome Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (44.140°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lonesome Lake track the nearby Walker Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lonesome Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Cannon Balls | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lonesome Lake located?
Lonesome Lake is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lonesome Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lonesome Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lonesome Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872208 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lonesome Lake?
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: Q6671724.