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Flat Top Mountain — Summits 42.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871887
42.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle, Flat Top Mountain is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Flat Top Mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871887). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flat Top Mountain sits at 44.20379° N, 71.60499° W (DMS 44°12′14″ N, 71°36′18″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flat Top Mountain itself. The ones closest to Flat Top Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.7 mi |
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 3 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Franconia | 1,729 ft | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Flat Top Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Flat Top Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.204°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flat Top Mountain track the nearby Hawthorne Falls waterfall (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flat Top Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flat Top Mountain located?
Flat Top Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flat Top Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flat Top Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flat Top Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871887 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flat Top 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.