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Middle Carter Mountain — Summits 20.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872288
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle, the summit known as Middle Carter Mountain sits 20.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Middle Carter Mountain as a summit on the Carter Dome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872288. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Carter Mountain sits at 44.30311° N, 71.16781° W (DMS 44°18′11″ N, 71°10′04″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Carter Mountain itself. The ones closest to Middle Carter Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 0.7 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,420 ft | 1 mi |
| Imp Face | Carter Dome | — | 1.6 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Hight | Carter Dome | — | 1.9 mi |
| Carter Dome | Carter Dome | — | 2.5 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Carter Dome | 4,049 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,422 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,755 ft | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Carter Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Hight | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Carter Dome | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Historical record
Middle Carter Mountain is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain is part of the Carter-Moriah Range of the White Mountains, which runs along the northern east side of Pinkham Notch. Middle Carter is flanked to the north by North Carter Mountain and to the southwest by South Carter Mountain. The summit of Middle Carter is wooded, but there are views from the ridgecrest not far from the summit. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 20.0 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Middle Carter Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.303°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Middle Carter Mountain track the nearby North Carter Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Carter Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Carter Mountain located?
Middle Carter Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Carter Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Carter Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Carter Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872288 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle Carter Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6841258.