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Shoal Pond — Lakes 37.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872658
37.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle, Shoal Pond is a lake recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Shoal Pond in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872658). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shoal Pond sits at 44.16443° N, 71.45690° W (DMS 44°09′52″ N, 71°27′25″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shoal Pond itself. The ones closest to Shoal Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Pond | Crawford Notch | 1.6 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | South Twin Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Crawford Notch | 2.8 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.2 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Mount Carrigain | 4.6 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Mount Carrigain | 5.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 7.3 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 7.5 mi |
| Garfield Pond | South Twin Mountain | 8.2 mi |
| Little Sawyer Pond | Mount Carrigain | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Shoal Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoreau Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Zealand Notch | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Field | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Shoal Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 (44.164°), 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 Shoal Pond track the nearby Thoreau Falls waterfall (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shoal Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoreau Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Zealand Notch | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shoal Pond located?
Shoal Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shoal Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 37.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shoal Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shoal Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872658 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shoal Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 23 other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire.