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Middle Mountain — Summits 25.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872291
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Jackson quadrangle, the summit known as Middle Mountain sits 25.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Middle Mountain as a summit on the Jackson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872291. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Mountain sits at 44.14411° N, 71.15740° W (DMS 44°08′39″ N, 71°09′27″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Mountain itself. The ones closest to Middle Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 0.5 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Jackson | — | 0.8 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 1.6 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 1.7 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 2.1 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 2.2 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.3 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 3.4 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Jackson | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| South Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 25.6 miles (southwest) and you reach Middle Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.144°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Mountain track the nearby Tin Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Thorn Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Mountain located?
Middle Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872291 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle 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: Q49049927.