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McKiels Pond — Lakes 33.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 872269
Catalogued on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, McKiels Pond — a lake — lies 33.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872269, McKiels Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
McKiels Pond sits at 44.07095° N, 71.28725° W (DMS 44°04′15″ N, 71°17′14″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting McKiels Pond itself. The ones closest to McKiels Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Pond | Bartlett | 4.6 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | North Conway West | 4.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Mount Chocorua | 6.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | North Conway West | 6.4 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Jackson | 7.3 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Silver Lake | 8.5 mi |
| Pudding Pond | North Conway East | 9 mi |
| Iona Lake | Silver Lake | 9 mi |
| Back Pond | Silver Lake | 10 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Silver Lake | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside McKiels Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from McKiels Pond — 33.8 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.071°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at McKiels Pond track the nearby Albany Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McKiels Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McKiels Pond located?
McKiels Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is McKiels Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McKiels Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McKiels Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872269 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McKiels 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.