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Mount Langdon — Summits 31.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 872154
31.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle, Mount Langdon is a summit recorded in Carroll 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 Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Langdon in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872154). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Langdon sits at 44.10859° N, 71.27287° W (DMS 44°06′31″ N, 71°16′22″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Langdon itself. The ones closest to Mount Langdon:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pickering | Bartlett | — | 0.9 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Bartlett | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Parker | Bartlett | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Pickering | North Conway West | — | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Stanton | North Conway West | — | 2.3 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.5 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 3 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Bartlett | — | 3.2 mi |
| Maple Mountain | Stairs Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Langdon. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Parker | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Hope | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Langdon.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Mount Langdon. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.109°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Langdon track the nearby Mount Pickering summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Langdon
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Parker | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Otis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Langdon located?
Mount Langdon is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Langdon from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Langdon?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Langdon as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872154 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Langdon?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Langdon been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Langdon.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34882086.