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Iron Mountain — Summits 29.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872083
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Iron Mountain — a summit — lies 29.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872083, Iron Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Iron Mountain sits at 44.13478° N, 71.23924° W (DMS 44°08′05″ N, 71°14′21″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Iron Mountain itself. The ones closest to Iron Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 0.7 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Bartlett | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Langdon | Bartlett | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Pickering | North Conway West | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Stanton | North Conway West | — | 2.6 mi |
| Maple Mountain | Stairs Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Parker | Bartlett | — | 3 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Iron Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Winniweta Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Iron Mountain — 29.1 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.135°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Iron Mountain track the nearby Green Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Iron Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Otis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Iron Mountain located?
Iron Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Iron Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Iron Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Iron Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872083 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Iron 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: Q34875424.