Knox Mountain — Summits 48.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 867912
48.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Knox Mountain is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Knox Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867912). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Knox Mountain sits at 43.76772° N, 71.20744° W (DMS 43°46′04″ N, 71°12′27″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Knox Mountain itself. The ones closest to Knox Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurley Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.1 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.7 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.8 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.5 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Knox Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Knox Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.768°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Knox Mountain track the nearby Moody Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Knox Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Knox Mountain located?
Knox Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Knox Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Knox Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Knox Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867912 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Knox 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: Q49042209.