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Little Pea Porridge Pond — Reservoirs 36.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872192
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the reservoir known as Little Pea Porridge Pond sits 36.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Pea Porridge Pond as a reservoir on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872192. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Pea Porridge Pond sits at 43.93870° N, 71.13297° W (DMS 43°56′19″ N, 71°07′59″ W).
Other reservoirs in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 11 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Pea Porridge Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Pea Porridge Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Conway Lake | Conway | 4 mi |
| Silver Lake | Ossipee Lake | 5.3 mi |
| Purity Lake | Freedom | 5.7 mi |
| Berry Bay | Freedom | 10.5 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Mount Chocorua | 10.6 mi |
| Upper Kimball Lake | North Conway East | 12.6 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Jackson | 13.4 mi |
| Hutchins Pond | Ossipee | 15.3 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Wild River | 23.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Little Pea Porridge Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Swift Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 36.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Little Pea Porridge Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.939°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Pea Porridge Pond track the nearby Middle Pea Porridge Pond lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Pea Porridge Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Pea Porridge Pond located?
Little Pea Porridge Pond is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Pea Porridge Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Pea Porridge Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Pea Porridge Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872192 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Pea Porridge 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.