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Moose Pond — Lakes 37.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872318
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the lake known as Moose Pond sits 37.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Moose Pond as a lake on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872318. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Pond sits at 43.98368° N, 71.25007° W (DMS 43°59′01″ N, 71°15′00″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moose Pond itself. The ones closest to Moose Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Pond | Bartlett | 2.1 mi |
| Iona Lake | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Back Pond | Silver Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Silver Lake | 3.9 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Silver Lake | 4 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Silver Lake | 4.8 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Silver Lake | 4.9 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Silver Lake | 5.1 mi |
| James Pond | Mount Chocorua | 5.2 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Three Sisters | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Champney Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Chocorua | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 37.0 miles (southwest) and you reach Moose Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.984°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose Pond track the nearby Blue Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Pond located?
Moose Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 37.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872318 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose 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.