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Mount Garfield — Summits 43.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871925
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Garfield sits 43.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Garfield as a summit on the South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871925. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Garfield sits at 44.18726° N, 71.61068° W (DMS 44°11′14″ N, 71°36′38″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Garfield itself. The ones closest to Mount Garfield:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 2.5 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.7 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Franconia | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 3.6 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 Garfield. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Garfield.
Mount Garfield is a mountain located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The mountain is part of the White Mountains. Mt. Garfield is flanked to the east by South Twin Mountain, and to the southwest along Garfield Ridge by Mount Lafayette. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 43.3 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Garfield; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.187°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Garfield track the nearby Garfield Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Garfield
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Garfield located?
Mount Garfield is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Garfield from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Garfield?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Garfield as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871925 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Garfield?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Garfield been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Garfield.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6920864.