Big Bickford Mountain — Summits 45.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871498
Catalogued on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Big Bickford Mountain — a summit — lies 45.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871498, Big 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 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Big Bickford Mountain sits at 44.19672° N, 71.65397° W (DMS 44°11′48″ N, 71°39′14″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Big Bickford Mountain itself. The ones closest to Big Bickford Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 0.6 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 1 mi |
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 2.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.6 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Franconia | 1,729 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Franconia | 4,081 ft | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Big Bickford Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 77-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Big Bickford Mountain — 45.1 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 (44.197°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Big Bickford Mountain track the nearby Scarface Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Big Bickford Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Bickford Mountain located?
Big Bickford Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Big Bickford Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Big Bickford Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Big Bickford Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871498 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Big 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: Q34821919.