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Upper Kimball Pond — Lakes 24.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872849
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle, the lake known as Upper Kimball Pond sits 24.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Upper Kimball Pond as a lake on the North Conway East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872849. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Upper Kimball Pond sits at 44.08644° N, 71.00889° W (DMS 44°05′11″ N, 71°00′32″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Upper Kimball Pond itself. The ones closest to Upper Kimball Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shingle Pond | North Conway East | 3.3 mi |
| Province Pond | Chatham | 3.6 mi |
| Pudding Pond | North Conway East | 6.3 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Chatham | 6.6 mi |
| Echo Lake | North Conway West | 7.8 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Silver Lake | 9.6 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Conway | 9.7 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Jackson | 10.1 mi |
| Snake Pond | Conway | 10.4 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | North Conway West | 10.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Upper Kimball Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Middle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Kimball Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Province Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mack Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1980 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 24.5 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Upper Kimball Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.086°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Upper Kimball Pond track the nearby Anderson Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Upper Kimball Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Middle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Kimball Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lower Kimball Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Kimball Pond located?
Upper Kimball Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Upper Kimball Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Upper Kimball Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Upper Kimball Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872849 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Upper Kimball 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.