Moores Pond — Lakes 42.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 868540
Catalogued on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Moores Pond — a lake — lies 42.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868540, Moores Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moores Pond sits at 43.85760° N, 71.19850° W (DMS 43°51′27″ N, 71°11′55″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moores Pond itself. The ones closest to Moores Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 1.5 mi |
| White Lake | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Silver Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 3 mi |
| Mack Pond | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Blue Pond | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Moores Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Silver Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moores Pond — 42.9 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 (43.858°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moores Pond track the nearby Loon Island (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moores Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Silver Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moores Pond located?
Moores Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moores Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 42.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moores Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moores Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868540 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moores 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: Q49306141.