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Atkinson Mountain — Summits 35.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 871409
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Conway quadrangle, the summit known as Atkinson Mountain sits 35.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Atkinson Mountain as a summit on the Conway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871409. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Atkinson Mountain sits at 43.92472° N, 71.06771° W (DMS 43°55′29″ N, 71°04′04″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Atkinson Mountain itself. The ones closest to Atkinson Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Mountain | Conway | — | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Conway | — | 1.3 mi |
| Manson Hill | Conway | — | 2.6 mi |
| Crown Hill | Conway | — | 2.8 mi |
| Dundee Hill | Conway | — | 3.1 mi |
| Kent Hill | Conway | — | 3.2 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Conway | — | 3.4 mi |
| Stewart Hill | Conway | — | 3.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.9 mi |
| Davis Hill | Conway | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Atkinson Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 35.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Atkinson Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.925°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Atkinson Mountain track the nearby Roberts Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Atkinson Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Atkinson Mountain located?
Atkinson Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Atkinson Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 35.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Atkinson Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Atkinson Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871409 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Atkinson Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.