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Mount Hancock — Summits 41.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872006
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Hancock sits 41.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Hancock as a summit on the Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872006. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Hancock sits at 44.08361° N, 71.49343° W (DMS 44°05′01″ N, 71°29′36″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Hancock itself. The ones closest to Mount Hancock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Huntington | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Mount Osceola | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Mount Carrigain | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Mount Carrigain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Mount Carrigain | — | 5.1 mi |
| Mount Bond | South Twin Mountain | — | 5.1 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Mount Carrigain | — | 5.2 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Mount Carrigain | 3,926 ft | 5.2 mi |
| East Peak | Mount Osceola | 4,156 ft | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Hancock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hancock Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Hancock.
Mount Hancock is a mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire, named after John Hancock (1737–1793), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 41.3 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Hancock; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.084°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Hancock track the nearby Carrigain Pond lake (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Hancock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hancock Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Hancock located?
Mount Hancock is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Hancock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Hancock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Hancock as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872006 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Hancock?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Hancock been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Hancock.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6921046.