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Mount Carrigain — Summits 39.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 871628
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Carrigain sits 39.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Carrigain as a summit on the Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871628. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Carrigain sits at 44.09365° N, 71.44670° W (DMS 44°05′37″ N, 71°26′48″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Carrigain itself. The ones closest to Mount Carrigain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lowell | Mount Carrigain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Mount Carrigain | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Hancock | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Mount Carrigain | 3,926 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Mount Carrigain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Bemis | Crawford Notch | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Mount Carrigain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Mount Osceola | — | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Bond | South Twin Mountain | — | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Carrigain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 39.0 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Carrigain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 67 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.094°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Carrigain track the nearby Signal Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Carrigain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Carrigain located?
Mount Carrigain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Carrigain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Carrigain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Carrigain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871628 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Carrigain?
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.