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Carter Dome — Summits 21.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 871629
21.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle, Carter Dome is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Carter Dome in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871629). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carter Dome sits at 44.26734° N, 71.17926° W (DMS 44°16′02″ N, 71°10′45″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carter Dome itself. The ones closest to Carter Dome:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hight | Carter Dome | — | 0.7 mi |
| Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,422 ft | 1.2 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,420 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 2.5 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 3.3 mi |
| Imp Face | Carter Dome | — | 3.8 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Mount Washington | — | 3.8 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 4.2 mi |
| North Baldface | Chatham | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Carter Dome. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hight | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Carter Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Vals Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Carter Dome. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.267°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Carter Dome track the nearby Mount Hight summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carter Dome
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hight | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Carter Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carter Dome located?
Carter Dome is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carter Dome from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carter Dome?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carter Dome as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871629 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carter Dome?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.