Mount Lincoln — Summits 45.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872176
Catalogued on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Mount Lincoln — a summit — lies 45.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872176, Mount Lincoln is recorded as a summit on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Lincoln sits at 44.14895° N, 71.64453° W (DMS 44°08′56″ N, 71°38′40″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Lincoln itself. The ones closest to Mount Lincoln:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Haystack Mountain | Franconia | — | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Lincoln | 4,459 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Owls Head | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Franconia | 4,081 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| The Cannon Balls | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Lincoln. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Lincoln — 45.9 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.149°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Lincoln track the nearby Little Haystack Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Lincoln
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Lincoln located?
Mount Lincoln is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Lincoln from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Lincoln?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Lincoln as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872176 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Lincoln?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.