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Upper Kimball Lake — Reservoirs 23.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 1775024
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle, the reservoir known as Upper Kimball Lake sits 23.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Upper Kimball Lake as a reservoir on the North Conway East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 1775024. Catalogued in GNIS since 01/09/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Upper Kimball Lake sits at 44.09674° N, 71.00618° W (DMS 44°05′48″ N, 71°00′22″ W).
Other reservoirs in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 11 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Upper Kimball Lake itself. The ones closest to Upper Kimball Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis River Reservoir | Jackson | 9.1 mi |
| Conway Lake | Conway | 9.7 mi |
| Pequawket Pond | Silver Lake | 10.8 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Wild River | 12.1 mi |
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Silver Lake | 12.6 mi |
| Purity Lake | Freedom | 16.6 mi |
| Silver Lake | Ossipee Lake | 17.9 mi |
| Berry Bay | Freedom | 21 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Mount Chocorua | 21.7 mi |
| Hutchins Pond | Ossipee | 26.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Upper Kimball Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Kimball Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mack Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 23.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Upper Kimball Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 41 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.097°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Upper Kimball Lake track the nearby Lower Kimball Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Upper Kimball Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Kimball Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Province Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Kimball Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Kimball Lake located?
Upper Kimball Lake is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Upper Kimball Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Upper Kimball Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Upper Kimball Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775024 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Upper Kimball Lake?
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.
Wikidata: Q34968035.