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Duck Pond Mountain — Summits 36.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 871808
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle, the summit known as Duck Pond Mountain sits 36.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Duck Pond Mountain as a summit on the Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871808. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Duck Pond Mountain sits at 44.10703° N, 71.39490° W (DMS 44°06′25″ N, 71°23′42″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Duck Pond Mountain itself. The ones closest to Duck Pond Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Saunders | Mount Carrigain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Mount Carrigain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Mount Carrigain | 3,926 ft | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Mount Carrigain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Bemis | Crawford Notch | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Hancock | Mount Carrigain | — | 5.2 mi |
| Mount Willey | Crawford Notch | 4,255 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Mount Carrigain | — | 6.2 mi |
| Mount Field | Crawford Notch | 4,327 ft | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Duck Pond Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Whiteface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 36.4 miles (southwest) and you reach Duck Pond Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.107°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Duck Pond Mountain track the nearby Nancy Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Duck Pond Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Duck Pond Mountain located?
Duck Pond Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Duck Pond Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Duck Pond Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Duck Pond Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871808 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Duck Pond 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.