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Middle Pea Porridge Pond — Lakes 36.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872293
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Middle Pea Porridge Pond — a lake — lies 36.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872293, Middle Pea Porridge Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/02/2014.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Pea Porridge Pond sits at 43.93870° N, 71.13297° W (DMS 43°56′19″ N, 71°07′59″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Pea Porridge Pond itself. The ones closest to Middle Pea Porridge Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pea Porridge Pond | Conway | 0.7 mi |
| Tight Pond | Silver Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Silver Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Snake Pond | Conway | 1.6 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Conway | 2.1 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Loud Pond | Conway | 2.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver 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 Middle Pea Porridge Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Swift Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Middle Pea Porridge Pond — 36.4 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.939°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Pea Porridge Pond track the nearby Little Pea Porridge Pond reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Pea Porridge Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Pea Porridge Pond located?
Middle Pea Porridge Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Pea Porridge Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Pea Porridge Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Pea Porridge Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872293 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle Pea Porridge 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: Q49305744.