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Eagle Mountain — Summits 26.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 871823
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Jackson quadrangle, the summit known as Eagle Mountain sits 26.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Eagle Mountain as a summit on the Jackson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871823. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eagle Mountain sits at 44.16143° N, 71.19627° W (DMS 44°09′41″ N, 71°11′47″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Eagle Mountain itself. The ones closest to Eagle Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.6 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 1.7 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.2 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.3 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 2.3 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.4 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.8 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.8 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 3 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Eagle Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 26.2 miles (southwest) and you reach Eagle Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 45 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.161°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Eagle Mountain track the nearby Spruce Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eagle Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagle Mountain located?
Eagle Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eagle Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eagle Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eagle Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871823 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eagle 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: Q34914209.