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Mount Bond — Summits 40.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871556
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Bond sits 40.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Bond as a summit on the South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871556. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Bond sits at 44.15283° N, 71.53119° W (DMS 44°09′10″ N, 71°31′52″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Bond itself. The ones closest to Mount Bond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Guyot | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Crawford Notch | — | 3.6 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Owls Head | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 5.1 mi |
| Mount Hancock | Mount Carrigain | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Bond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cliffs | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 40.6 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Bond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.153°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Bond track the nearby The Cliffs cliff face (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Bond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cliffs | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Bond located?
Mount Bond is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Bond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Bond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Bond as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871556 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Bond?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.