Mount Katherine — Summits 44.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872123
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Katherine sits 44.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Katherine as a summit on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872123. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Katherine sits at 43.89951° N, 71.35868° W (DMS 43°53′58″ N, 71°21′31″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Katherine itself. The ones closest to Mount Katherine:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasker Hill | Tamworth | — | 1.7 mi |
| Brown Hill | Tamworth | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.2 mi |
| Great Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.4 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Paugus | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.9 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.3 mi |
| Young Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.4 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 4.5 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Tamworth | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Katherine. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Katherine.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 44.9 miles (southwest) and you reach Mount Katherine; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.900°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Katherine track the nearby Birch Intervale basin (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Katherine
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Katherine located?
Mount Katherine is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Katherine from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Katherine?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Katherine as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872123 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Katherine?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Katherine been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Katherine.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34881952.