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Pickerel Pond — Lakes 37.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872493
37.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle, Pickerel Pond is a lake recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pickerel Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872493). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pickerel Pond sits at 43.90507° N, 71.07201° W (DMS 43°54′18″ N, 71°04′19″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pickerel Pond itself. The ones closest to Pickerel Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | Conway | 0.4 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Conway | 0.4 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Conway | 1.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Conway | 1.4 mi |
| Loud Pond | Conway | 1.6 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Conway | 3.1 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Conway | 3.3 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Conway | 3.4 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Pickerel Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Manson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Pickerel Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.905°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pickerel Pond track the nearby Crystal Lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pickerel Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pickerel Pond located?
Pickerel Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pickerel Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pickerel Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pickerel Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872493 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pickerel 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.