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Zealand Pond — Lakes 37.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 873013
Catalogued on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Zealand Pond — a lake — lies 37.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873013, Zealand Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Zealand Pond sits at 44.19646° N, 71.49126° W (DMS 44°11′47″ N, 71°29′29″ W).
Other lakes in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 24 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Zealand Pond itself. The ones closest to Zealand Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zeacliff Pond | South Twin Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Crawford Notch | 2.8 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Crawford Notch | 3.4 mi |
| Garfield Pond | South Twin Mountain | 6.3 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Mount Carrigain | 6.9 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Mount Carrigain | 7.4 mi |
| Black Pond | Mount Osceola | 7.6 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Mount Carrigain | 7.7 mi |
| Ice Pond | Mount Osceola | 7.9 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Franconia | 8.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Zealand Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Zealand Notch | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Zealand Pond — 37.6 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.196°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Zealand Pond track the nearby Zealand Falls waterfall (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Zealand Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zealand Pond located?
Zealand Pond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Zealand Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Zealand Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Zealand Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873013 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Zealand Pond?
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.