Bean Mountain — Summits 49.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 865431
49.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Bean Mountain is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bean Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865431). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bean Mountain sits at 43.76426° N, 71.23778° W (DMS 43°45′51″ N, 71°14′16″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bean Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bean Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurley Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 0.7 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.5 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.5 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.8 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.1 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Bean Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Bean Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.764°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bean Mountain track the nearby Bean Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bean Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bean Mountain located?
Bean Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bean Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bean Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bean Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865431 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bean 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.