Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Loon Lake — Lakes 43.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 868164
43.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Loon Lake is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Loon Lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868164). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Lake sits at 43.80229° N, 71.02317° W (DMS 43°48′08″ N, 71°01′23″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Lake itself. The ones closest to Loon Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danforth Ponds | Freedom | 4.3 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Freedom | 4.7 mi |
| Duck Pond | Freedom | 4.7 mi |
| Heath Pond | Freedom | 5 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Ossipee Lake | 5.4 mi |
| Trout Pond | Ossipee Lake | 5.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Conway | 6.3 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Conway | 7.1 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 7.4 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Conway | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Loon Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 (43.802°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loon Lake track the nearby Bennett Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Lake located?
Loon Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868164 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon 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.
Wikidata: Q49304769.