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Black Mountain — Ridges 22.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 871522
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Black Mountain — a ridge — lies 22.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871522, Black Mountain is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Mountain sits at 44.22559° N, 71.15555° W (DMS 44°13′32″ N, 71°09′20″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Mountain itself. The ones closest to Black Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 9 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 13.5 mi |
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 19.1 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 19.8 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 21 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 21.9 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 22.7 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 23.1 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 24.8 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 26.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Black Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| No Ketchum Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Than Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 38-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Black Mountain — 22.0 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.226°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Black Mountain track the nearby Perkins Notch mountain gap (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| No Ketchum Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| East Fork East Branch Saco River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Mountain located?
Black Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Mountain as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871522 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34855642.