Crescent (Carroll)

Crescent Lake in Carroll County, New Hampshire

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Crescent Lake is a 148-acre oligotrophic lake in Wolfeboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire, formerly known as "Crooked Pond" and named for its distinctive crescent moon shape, featuring a maximum depth of 21 feet with an average depth of 10 feet and approximately 1.5 miles of shoreline. The lake serves as a critical waterway link in the region's interconnected lake system, receiving water from the 3,097-acre Lake Wentworth via the short Smith River and flowing out over a town-managed dam into Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake, creating a unique three-lake boating experience accessible from a single public launch at Mast Landing off Route 28. This clear, pristine water body classified as oligotrophic (the highest water quality rating) supports excellent fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and various panfish species, while the lake's high flushing rate of 31 times per year keeps water quality exceptional despite its shoreline development. The historic Edwin V. Moody ice house once operated on the shores of nearby Goodwin's Basin, where cut ice was harvested and stored for New England households from 1895 to 1965, and the Cotton Valley Rail Trail runs along a stretch of the Smith River as it flows toward the lake, adding to the area's rich heritage.

Located in the heart of Wolfeboro, proudly known as America's Oldest Summer Resort Town dating back to 1769 when colonial Governor John Wentworth established the first summer country estate in Northern New England, Crescent Lake sits on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire's beloved Lakes Region. The Crescent Lake Inn & Suites sits directly on the lake's shores offering waterfront accommodations with kayak and canoe rentals, while the scenic 12-mile Cotton Valley Rail Trail provides exceptional hiking and biking along the former Wolfeboro Railroad corridor connecting to nearby towns. Wolfeboro's charming downtown features the New Hampshire Boat Museum showcasing vintage mahogany and antique boats, the Wright Museum of WWII History honoring the contributions of Americans during the war, the Libby Museum of Natural History founded over 100 years ago, and the iconic Wolfeboro Trolley Company offering narrated 45-minute tours of historic landmarks. Visitors can board the M/S Mount Washington for scenic cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee, explore the 50-acre Wentworth State Park with swimming and fishing, enjoy weekly farmers markets and free gazebo concerts at Cate Park, and take advantage of year-round recreation including Abenaki Ski Area (the oldest small ski area in America with trails cut in 1936), golf at Kingswood Golf Club, and the area's four public beaches along Lake Winnipesaukee's stunning shoreline.

This elegant handcrafted laser-cut wooden topographical map of Crescent Lake would make a stunning addition to your Wolfeboro lake cottage, vacation home, or office, celebrating your connection to this historic waterway at the heart of America's Oldest Summer Resort Town. The artistic design features a natural wood top layer that beautifully frames the lake's distinctive crescent moon shape and 1.5 miles of shoreline, while the water depths are represented through a gentle gradient flowing from light blue in the shallow 10-foot average areas to deeper blue at the 21-foot maximum depth. Every contour, the Smith River inlet from Lake Wentworth, the dam outlet to Lake Winnipesaukee, Goodwin's Basin, and the Cotton Valley Rail Trail shoreline is precisely laser-etched into the multi-layered wood construction, creating a refined three-dimensional piece of wall art that beautifully captures the historic charm and unique three-lake connection of this beloved New Hampshire waterway dating back to colonial times.

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