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Mount Franklin — Summits 28.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871913
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Franklin sits 28.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Franklin as a summit on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871913. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/05/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Franklin sits at 44.25205° N, 71.32842° W (DMS 44°15′07″ N, 71°19′42″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Franklin itself. The ones closest to Mount Franklin:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Monroe | Mount Washington | — | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Eisenhower | Stairs Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Boott Spur | Mount Washington | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Washington | Mount Washington | — | 1.8 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Stairs Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Pierce | Stairs Mountain | 4,311 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Stairs Mountain | 4,003 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Millen Hill | Mount Washington | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Franklin. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Monroe | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Boott Spur | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 28.7 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Franklin; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.252°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Franklin track the nearby Mount Monroe summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Franklin
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Monroe | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Franklin located?
Mount Franklin is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Franklin from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Franklin?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Franklin as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871913 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Franklin?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.