The Pool — Lakes 48.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872795
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle, the lake known as The Pool sits 48.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists The Pool as a lake on the Lincoln topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872795. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Pool sits at 44.10383° N, 71.67704° W (DMS 44°06′14″ N, 71°40′37″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Pool itself. The ones closest to The Pool:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Lake | Franconia | 2.8 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Franconia | 4 mi |
| Profile Lake | Franconia | 4.1 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 4.7 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lincoln | 4.8 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 5 mi |
| Echo Lake | Franconia | 5 mi |
| Garfield Pond | South Twin Mountain | 6.5 mi |
| Little East Pond | Mount Osceola | 7.5 mi |
| East Pond | Mount Osceola | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside The Pool. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 48.6 miles (west-southwest) and you reach The Pool; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.104°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Pool track the nearby The Flume valley (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Pool
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Pool located?
The Pool is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Pool from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Pool?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Pool as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872795 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Pool?
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.