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Mount Anderson — Summits 37.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 871396
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Mount Anderson — a summit — lies 37.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New hampshire in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871396, Mount Anderson is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Anderson sits at 44.11271° N, 71.41738° W (DMS 44°06′46″ N, 71°25′03″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Anderson itself. The ones closest to Mount Anderson:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lowell | Mount Carrigain | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Mount Carrigain | 3,926 ft | 0.9 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Mount Carrigain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Bemis | Crawford Notch | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Mount Carrigain | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Mount Carrigain | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Hancock | Mount Carrigain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Willey | Crawford Notch | 4,255 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Crawford Notch | — | 5.5 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Mount Carrigain | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Anderson. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Anderson.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Anderson — 37.1 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.113°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Anderson track the nearby Norcross Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Anderson
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Anderson located?
Mount Anderson is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Anderson from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Anderson?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Anderson as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871396 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Anderson?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Anderson been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Anderson.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34880481.