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Snake Pond — Lakes 34.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872685
34.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle, Snake 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 Snake Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872685). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snake Pond sits at 43.95702° N, 71.11451° W (DMS 43°57′25″ N, 71°06′52″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Snake Pond itself. The ones closest to Snake Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pea Porridge Pond | Conway | 1.2 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Conway | 1.3 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Tight Pond | Silver Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Conway | 3.5 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Conway | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Snake Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Grove Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Conway Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Snake Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 (43.957°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Snake Pond track the nearby Tasker Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snake Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Grove Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snake Pond located?
Snake Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snake Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snake Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snake Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872685 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snake 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.