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Pea Porridge Pond — Lakes 36.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872467
Catalogued on the USGS Conway quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Pea Porridge Pond — a lake — lies 36.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872467, Pea Porridge Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Conway quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pea Porridge Pond sits at 43.94004° N, 71.11983° W (DMS 43°56′24″ N, 71°07′11″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pea Porridge Pond itself. The ones closest to Pea Porridge Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Snake Pond | Conway | 1.2 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Conway | 1.4 mi |
| Tight Pond | Silver Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Loud Pond | Conway | 2.8 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Conway | 3 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Conway | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Pea Porridge Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Snake Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Grove Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pea Porridge Pond — 36.1 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 (43.940°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pea Porridge Pond track the nearby Little Pea Porridge Pond reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pea Porridge Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Snake Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pea Porridge Pond located?
Pea Porridge Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pea Porridge Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pea Porridge Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pea Porridge Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872467 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pea Porridge 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: Q49308029.