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Rockhouse Mountain — Ridges 36.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872578
Catalogued on the USGS Conway quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Rockhouse Mountain — a ridge — lies 36.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872578, Rockhouse Mountain is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Conway quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rockhouse Mountain sits at 43.92402° N, 71.10113° W (DMS 43°55′26″ N, 71°06′04″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rockhouse Mountain itself. The ones closest to Rockhouse Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 2.1 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 4.6 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 5.9 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 6.2 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 8.9 mi |
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 8.9 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 9.2 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 12.1 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 15.3 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Center Sandwich | — | 16.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Rockhouse Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rockhouse Mountain — 36.7 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.924°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rockhouse Mountain track the nearby Libby Mountain summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rockhouse Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Loud Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rockhouse Mountain located?
Rockhouse Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rockhouse Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rockhouse Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rockhouse Mountain as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872578 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rockhouse 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: Q34865279.