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Cragged Mountain — Summits 38.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 866377
Catalogued on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Cragged Mountain — a summit — lies 38.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866377, Cragged Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cragged Mountain sits at 43.86554° N, 71.00844° W (DMS 43°51′56″ N, 71°00′30″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cragged Mountain itself. The ones closest to Cragged Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngs Hill | Freedom | — | 1.5 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Freedom | — | 1.7 mi |
| Stewart Hill | Conway | — | 1.8 mi |
| Kent Hill | Conway | — | 1.9 mi |
| Manson Hill | Conway | — | 2.6 mi |
| Watson Hill | Freedom | — | 2.9 mi |
| Toll Hill | Freedom | — | 3.2 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Freedom | — | 3.2 mi |
| Crown Hill | Conway | — | 4.3 mi |
| Birch Hill | Conway | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Cragged Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngs Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Watson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Toll Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Purity Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cragged Mountain — 38.8 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.866°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cragged Mountain track the nearby Chalk Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cragged Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whales Back | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cragged Mountain located?
Cragged Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cragged Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 38.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cragged Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cragged Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866377 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cragged 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.
Wikidata: Q34866597.