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Mount Mexico — Summits 42.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872285
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Mexico sits 42.7 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 Mexico as a summit on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872285. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Mexico sits at 43.92284° N, 71.32896° W (DMS 43°55′22″ N, 71°19′44″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Mexico itself. The ones closest to Mount Mexico:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Paugus | Mount Chocorua | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Katherine | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.2 mi |
| Great Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Chocorua | Mount Chocorua | 3,481 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Brown Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.7 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.8 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 4 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Tamworth | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Mexico. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Birch Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Mexico.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 42.7 miles (southwest) and you reach Mount Mexico; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.923°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Mexico track the nearby Whitin Ridge (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Mexico
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Mexico located?
Mount Mexico is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Mexico from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Mexico?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Mexico as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872285 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Mexico?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Mexico been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Mexico.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34882445.