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Mirror Lake — Lakes 26.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872307
26.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle, Mirror Lake is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mirror Lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872307). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mirror Lake sits at 44.15147° N, 71.19147° W (DMS 44°09′05″ N, 71°11′29″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mirror Lake itself. The ones closest to Mirror Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kittredge Pond | North Conway West | 2.9 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Chatham | 6 mi |
| Echo Lake | North Conway West | 6.9 mi |
| Shingle Pond | North Conway East | 6.9 mi |
| Province Pond | Chatham | 7.3 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Bartlett | 7.3 mi |
| Pudding Pond | North Conway East | 8.9 mi |
| Upper Kimball Pond | North Conway East | 10.1 mi |
| Falls Pond | Bartlett | 11 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Silver Lake | 11.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Mirror Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Mirror Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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 (44.151°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mirror Lake track the nearby Great Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mirror Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mirror Lake located?
Mirror Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mirror Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mirror Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mirror Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872307 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mirror Lake?
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.