Miles Pond — Lakes 48.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 868430
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle, the lake known as Miles Pond sits 48.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Miles Pond as a lake on the Tamworth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 868430. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Miles Pond sits at 43.83923° N, 71.36048° W (DMS 43°50′21″ N, 71°21′38″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Miles Pond itself. The ones closest to Miles Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Pond | Tamworth | 0.7 mi |
| Braga Pond | Tamworth | 0.7 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Tamworth | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Tamworth | 2 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Mount Chocorua | 4.2 mi |
| James Pond | Mount Chocorua | 6.6 mi |
| White Lake | Ossipee Lake | 6.8 mi |
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 7.5 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Silver Lake | 7.6 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Silver Lake | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Miles Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Braga Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 48.3 miles (southwest) and you reach Miles Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.839°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Miles Pond track the nearby Taylor Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Miles Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Braga Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Miles Pond located?
Miles Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Miles Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Miles Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Miles Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868430 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Miles 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.