Hutchins Pond — Reservoirs 49.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Quadrangle · GNIS 867663
49.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee topographic quadrangle, Hutchins Pond is a reservoir recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hutchins Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867663). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hutchins Pond sits at 43.72219° N, 71.06936° W (DMS 43°43′20″ N, 71°04′10″ W).
Other reservoirs in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 11 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hutchins Pond itself. The ones closest to Hutchins Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Bay | Freedom | 5.1 mi |
| Purity Lake | Freedom | 9.8 mi |
| Silver Lake | Ossipee Lake | 11.3 mi |
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 15.3 mi |
| Conway Lake | Conway | 16.6 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Mount Chocorua | 17.5 mi |
| Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 17.5 mi |
| Upper Kimball Lake | North Conway East | 26.1 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Jackson | 28.6 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Wild River | 38 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Quadrangle
The Ossipee 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Hutchins Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Milliken Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Hutchins Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.722°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hutchins Pond track the nearby Red Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hutchins Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Welch Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hutchins Pond located?
Hutchins Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hutchins Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hutchins Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hutchins Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867663 on the Ossipee quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hutchins Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 10 other reservoirs in Carroll County, New Hampshire.