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Trout Pond — Lakes 42.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 870509
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the lake known as Trout Pond sits 42.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Trout Pond as a lake on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 870509. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Trout Pond sits at 43.84033° N, 71.12744° W (DMS 43°50′25″ N, 71°07′39″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Trout Pond itself. The ones closest to Trout Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Pond | Freedom | 1.3 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Duck Pond | Freedom | 2.3 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Silver Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Ossipee Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Moores Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Conway | 4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Silver Lake | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Trout Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Silver Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 42.5 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Trout Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.840°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Trout Pond track the nearby Blazo Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Trout Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazo Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Stacy Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trout Pond located?
Trout Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Trout Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Trout Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Trout Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870509 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Trout 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.