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Mack Pond — Lakes 39.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872237
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the lake known as Mack Pond sits 39.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mack Pond as a lake on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872237. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mack Pond sits at 43.89713° N, 71.16837° W (DMS 43°53′50″ N, 71°10′06″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mack Pond itself. The ones closest to Mack Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pond | Silver Lake | 0.3 mi |
| Drew Pond | Silver Lake | 0.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 0.5 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Moores Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Mack Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Deer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bimba Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 39.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Mack Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.897°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mack Pond track the nearby Blue Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mack Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mack Pond located?
Mack Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mack Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mack Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mack Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872237 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mack 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.