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Long Pond — Lakes 38.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872213
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Conway quadrangle, the lake known as Long Pond sits 38.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Long Pond as a lake on the Conway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872213. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 43.88490° N, 71.07592° W (DMS 43°53′06″ N, 71°04′33″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Pond itself. The ones closest to Long Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatch Pond | Conway | 1 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Conway | 1.4 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Conway | 1.7 mi |
| Loud Pond | Conway | 1.8 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Conway | 2.5 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Trout Pond | Ossipee Lake | 4 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 4.2 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Conway | 4.3 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Conway | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Manson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Kent Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 38.6 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Long Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 66 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.885°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Hatch Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Toll Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Manson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872213 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long Pond?
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.
Wikidata: Q49304719.