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Whitton Pond — Lakes 37.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872932
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Whitton Pond — a lake — lies 37.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872932, Whitton Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitton Pond sits at 43.94099° N, 71.19604° W (DMS 43°56′28″ N, 71°11′46″ W).
Other lakes in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 62 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitton Pond itself. The ones closest to Whitton Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pond | Silver Lake | 0.3 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Silver Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Iona Lake | Silver Lake | 1 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Silver Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Davis Pond | Silver Lake | 2 mi |
| Tight Pond | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Silver Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Blue Pond | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Whitton Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whitton Pond — 37.9 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.941°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitton Pond track the nearby Back Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitton Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitton Pond located?
Whitton Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitton Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitton Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitton Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872932 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitton 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.