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Lyman Mountain — Ridges 38.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872235
38.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle, Lyman 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 Lyman Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872235). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lyman Mountain sits at 43.89405° N, 71.09992° W (DMS 43°53′39″ N, 71°06′00″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lyman Mountain itself. The ones closest to Lyman Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 2.1 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 3.5 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 4.4 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 5.8 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 9.6 mi |
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 9.8 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 11 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 12.5 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Center Sandwich | — | 16.3 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 17.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Lyman Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Manson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Lyman 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 (43.894°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lyman Mountain track the nearby Loud Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lyman Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lyman Mountain located?
Lyman Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lyman Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lyman Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lyman Mountain as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872235 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lyman 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: Q34862432.