White Lake — Lakes 44.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 1916159
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the lake known as White Lake sits 44.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists White Lake as a lake on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 1916159. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
White Lake sits at 43.83956° N, 71.22307° W (DMS 43°50′22″ N, 71°13′23″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting White Lake itself. The ones closest to White Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moores Pond | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Ossipee Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Cooks Pond | Ossipee Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Little Lake | Silver Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Conner Pond | Ossipee Lake | 4.3 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Silver Lake | 4.5 mi |
| Drew Pond | Silver Lake | 4.5 mi |
| Trout Pond | Ossipee Lake | 4.8 mi |
| Mack Pond | Silver Lake | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside White Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1916 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 44.6 miles (south-southwest) and you reach White Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 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 44.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at White Lake track the nearby Stony Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to White Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is White Lake located?
White Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is White Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is White Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies White Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1916159 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit White Lake?
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.