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Mount Echo — Summits 35.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 871848
35.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle, Mount Echo is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Echo in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871848). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Echo sits at 44.23069° N, 71.45337° W (DMS 44°13′50″ N, 71°27′12″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Echo itself. The ones closest to Mount Echo:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stickney | Crawford Notch | — | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Crawford Notch | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Tom | Crawford Notch | 4,051 ft | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Oscar | Mount Dartmouth | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Crawford Notch | 3,442 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Field | Crawford Notch | 4,327 ft | 2.6 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 3 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Crawford Notch | — | 3.4 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Echo. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stickney | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Ammonoosuc Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Gibbs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Echo.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Echo. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.231°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Echo track the nearby Mount Stickney summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Echo
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stickney | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Echo located?
Mount Echo is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Echo from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Echo?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Echo as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871848 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Echo?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Echo been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Echo.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34881127.