Ossipee Lake — Lakes 45.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 868936
Catalogued on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Ossipee Lake — a lake — lies 45.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868936, Ossipee Lake 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 07/31/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ossipee Lake sits at 43.79280° N, 71.13116° W (DMS 43°47′34″ N, 71°07′52″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ossipee Lake itself. The ones closest to Ossipee Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Pond | Freedom | 1.2 mi |
| Heath Pond | Freedom | 1.9 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Trout Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 4.2 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 4.5 mi |
| Moody Pond | Ossipee Lake | 4.8 mi |
| Conner Pond | Ossipee Lake | 5.3 mi |
| Loon Lake | Freedom | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Ossipee Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ossipee Lake — 45.6 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 (43.793°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ossipee Lake track the nearby Red Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ossipee Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ossipee Lake located?
Ossipee Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ossipee Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ossipee Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ossipee Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868936 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ossipee 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.