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Rosebrook Mountains — Ridges 34.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872587
Catalogued on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Rosebrook Mountains — a ridge — lies 34.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872587, Rosebrook Mountains is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rosebrook Mountains sits at 44.21853° N, 71.44506° W (DMS 44°13′07″ N, 71°26′42″ W).
Other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rosebrook Mountains itself. The ones closest to Rosebrook Mountains:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Ridge | South Twin Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
| Vose Spur | Mount Carrigain | — | 8 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Mount Carrigain | — | 8.7 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Franconia | — | 10.5 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Franconia | — | 10.7 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Lincoln | — | 12.6 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 14.4 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 15 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Waterville Valley | — | 16 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 18.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Rosebrook Mountains. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Echo | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ammonoosuc Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Gibbs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Field | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Saco Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rosebrook Mountains — 34.9 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.219°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rosebrook Mountains track the nearby Mount Tom summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rosebrook Mountains
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Echo | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ammonoosuc Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rosebrook Mountains located?
Rosebrook Mountains is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rosebrook Mountains from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rosebrook Mountains?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rosebrook Mountains as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872587 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rosebrook Mountains?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 10 other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire.