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Blazo Mountain — Summits 41.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 865659
41.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Blazo Mountain is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Blazo Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865659). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/22/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blazo Mountain sits at 43.84944° N, 71.11394° W (DMS 43°50′58″ N, 71°06′50″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blazo Mountain itself. The ones closest to Blazo Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 0.8 mi |
| Goe Hill | Freedom | — | 1.1 mi |
| Toll Hill | Freedom | — | 2.4 mi |
| Watson Hill | Freedom | — | 3.4 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Freedom | — | 4 mi |
| Manson Hill | Conway | — | 4.2 mi |
| Deer Hill | Silver Lake | — | 4.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Silver Lake | — | 4.8 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Ossipee Lake | — | 5.2 mi |
| Kent Hill | Conway | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Blazo Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Goe Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Purity Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Toll Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Blazo Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.849°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blazo Mountain track the nearby Bald Ledge bench terrace (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blazo Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stacy Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Goe Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blazo Mountain located?
Blazo Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blazo Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blazo Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blazo Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865659 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blazo 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.