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Loud Pond — Lakes 38.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872223
38.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle, Loud Pond 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”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Loud Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872223). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loud Pond sits at 43.90142° N, 71.10440° W (DMS 43°54′05″ N, 71°06′16″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loud Pond itself. The ones closest to Loud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | Conway | 1.5 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Conway | 1.6 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Conway | 1.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Conway | 1.8 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Conway | 2.6 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Conway | 2.8 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Conway | 3.2 mi |
| Mack Pond | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Loud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Loud Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 (43.901°), 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 Loud Pond track the nearby Lyman Mountain ridge (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loud Pond located?
Loud Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loud Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loud Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872223 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loud 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: Q49304898.