Black Mountain — Summits 47.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 871523
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle, the summit known as Black Mountain sits 47.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America (GNIS ID = 871523)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Mountain as a summit on the Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871523. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Mountain sits at 44.04839° N, 71.60506° W (DMS 44°02′54″ N, 71°36′18″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Mountain itself. The ones closest to Black Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 1.2 mi |
| Potash Knob | Mount Osceola | — | 1.8 mi |
| South Peak | Lincoln | — | 2 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 2.8 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Mount Osceola | — | 3.7 mi |
| West Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Mount Osceola | 4,315 ft | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Black Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 47.3 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Black Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.048°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Mountain track the nearby Hancock Branch stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Mountain located?
Black Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871523 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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: Q34835906.