West Turning Pond

West Turning Pond is a reservoir in Merrimack Valley, New Hampshire. West Turning Pond is situated nearby to the hamlet Shaker Village, as well as near Pearls Corner.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Canterbury Shaker Village and New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Canterbury Shaker Village

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Canterbury Shaker Village is a historic site and museum in Canterbury, New Hampshire, United States. It was one of a number of Shaker communities founded in the 19th century.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Sports venue

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New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a 1.058 mi oval track in Loudon, New Hampshire, United States. It has hosted various major races throughout its existence, including NASCAR, IndyCar, modified races, and the Loudon Classic.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Canterbury and Loudon.

Canterbury

Village

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Canterbury is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,389 at the 2020 census. The Canterbury Shaker Village is in the eastern part of the town. Canterbury is situated 4½ miles west of West Turning Pond.

Loudon

Town

Photo: Ken Gallager, Public domain.

Loudon is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,576 at the 2020 census. Loudon is the home of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Loudon is situated 5 miles south of West Turning Pond.

Gilmanton

Village

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Gilmanton is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,945 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 4,060 in 2025. Gilmanton includes the villages of Gilmanton Corners and Gilmanton Ironworks. Gilmanton is situated 6 miles northeast of West Turning Pond.

West Turning Pond

Type: Reservoir
Category: body of water
Location: Merrimack Valley, New Hampshire, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude

43.35841° or 43° 21′ 30″ north

Longitude

-71.48452° or 71° 29′ 4″ west

Elevation

686 feet (209 metres)

Open location code

87MC9G58+95

GeoNames ID

5094543

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Satellite Map

Discover West Turning Pond from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Shaker Village and Pearls Corner.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include West Turning Pond Dam and East Turning Pond.

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