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Major Mountain — Summits 22.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872251
Catalogued on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Major Mountain — a summit — lies 22.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872251, Major Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Major Mountain sits at 44.13784° N, 71.03090° W (DMS 44°08′16″ N, 71°01′51″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Major Mountain itself. The ones closest to Major Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | North Conway East | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Chatham | — | 1.7 mi |
| The Twins | Chatham | — | 2 mi |
| Mack Hill | North Conway East | — | 2.1 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 2.1 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | North Conway East | — | 2.9 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.4 mi |
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 4.8 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Major Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 38-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Major Mountain — 22.0 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.138°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Major Mountain track the nearby Robbins Ridge (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Major Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Major Mountain located?
Major Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Major Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Major Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Major Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872251 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Major 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: Q34926790.