Flat Mountain — Summits 46.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 871883
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle, the summit known as Flat Mountain sits 46.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Grafton County, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Flat Mountain as a summit on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871883. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/21/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flat Mountain sits at 43.92863° N, 71.46180° W (DMS 43°55′43″ N, 71°27′42″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flat Mountain itself. The ones closest to Flat Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2 mi |
| Noon Peak | Waterville Valley | — | 2.1 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 2.2 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sandwich Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | 3,980 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Jennings Peak | Waterville Valley | — | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | 4,019 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.2 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Flat Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1910 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 46.9 miles (southwest) and you reach Flat Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.929°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flat Mountain track the nearby Lost Pass mountain gap (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flat Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flat Mountain located?
Flat Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flat Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flat Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flat Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871883 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flat 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.
Wikidata: Q34859367.