Moody Pond — Lakes 49.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 868527
49.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Moody Pond is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Moody Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868527). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moody Pond sits at 43.76595° N, 71.21896° W (DMS 43°45′57″ N, 71°13′08″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moody Pond itself. The ones closest to Moody Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Pond | Ossipee Lake | 0.8 mi |
| Conner Pond | Ossipee Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Ossipee Lake | 4.8 mi |
| White Lake | Ossipee Lake | 5.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 5.1 mi |
| Heath Pond | Freedom | 5.3 mi |
| Duck Pond | Freedom | 5.8 mi |
| Moores Pond | Ossipee Lake | 6.4 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Freedom | 6.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Tamworth | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Moody Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Moody Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (43.766°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moody Pond track the nearby Knox Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moody Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moody Pond located?
Moody Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moody Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moody Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moody Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868527 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moody 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: Q49306099.