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Foss Mountain — Ridges 38.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 871899
38.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle, Foss Mountain is a ridge recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Foss Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871899). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Foss Mountain sits at 43.87737° N, 71.03444° W (DMS 43°52′39″ N, 71°02′04″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Foss Mountain itself. The ones closest to Foss Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 3.5 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 4.6 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 6.4 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 9.2 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 13 mi |
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 13.2 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 13.7 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 16 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 18 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Center Sandwich | — | 19.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Foss Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Manson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Stewart Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Foss Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.877°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Foss Mountain track the nearby Kent Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Foss Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Manson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stewart Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cragged Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foss Mountain located?
Foss Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Foss Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Foss Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Foss Mountain as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871899 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Foss 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.