Bickford Mountain — Summits 45.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871495
Catalogued on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Bickford Mountain — a summit — lies 45.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871495, Bickford Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/15/2023.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bickford Mountain sits at 44.20389° N, 71.67249° W (DMS 44°12′14″ N, 71°40′21″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bickford Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bickford Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 0.6 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 1 mi |
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.1 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Franconia | 1,729 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Franconia | 4,081 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Bickford Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bickford Mountain — 45.8 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 (44.204°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bickford Mountain track the nearby Scarface Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bickford Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bickford Mountain located?
Bickford Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bickford Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bickford Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bickford Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871495 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bickford Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34855554.