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Weetamoo Rock — Pillars 39.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872881
One of only 15 pillars catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Weetamoo Rock lies on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire — 39.6 miles southwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872881, Weetamoo Rock is recorded as a rock pillar on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Weetamoo Rock sits at 43.94202° N, 71.26118° W (DMS 43°56′31″ N, 71°15′40″ W).
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Weetamoo Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Chocorua | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Three Sisters | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 15 pillars catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Weetamoo Rock ranks #14 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 7%).
- This is one of only 15 pillars catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Weetamoo Rock — 39.6 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.942°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Weetamoo Rock track the nearby Bald Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Weetamoo Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Chocorua | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Weetamoo Rock located?
Weetamoo Rock is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Weetamoo Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Weetamoo Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Weetamoo Rock as a rock pillar, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872881 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Weetamoo Rock?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How rare is pillars as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 15 pillars are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.