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Mountain Pond — Lakes 21.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872363
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Chatham quadrangle, the lake known as Mountain Pond sits 21.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake of the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mountain Pond as a lake on the Chatham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872363. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mountain Pond sits at 44.17034° N, 71.07252° W (DMS 44°10′13″ N, 71°04′21″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mountain Pond itself. The ones closest to Mountain Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Province Pond | Chatham | 3 mi |
| Shingle Pond | North Conway East | 5 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Jackson | 6 mi |
| Upper Kimball Pond | North Conway East | 6.6 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | North Conway West | 8.1 mi |
| Echo Lake | North Conway West | 9.1 mi |
| Pudding Pond | North Conway East | 9.6 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Bartlett | 12.7 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Silver Lake | 12.8 mi |
| Snake Pond | Conway | 14.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Mountain Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 21.4 miles (southwest) and you reach Mountain Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.170°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mountain Pond track the nearby Slope Mountain summit (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mountain Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mountain Pond located?
Mountain Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mountain Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mountain Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mountain Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872363 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mountain 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: Q49306299.