Mount Misery — Summits 47.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Littleton Quadrangle · GNIS 868498
Catalogued on the USGS Littleton quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Mount Misery — a summit — lies 47.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868498, Mount Misery is recorded as a summit on the USGS Littleton quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Misery sits at 44.37198° N, 71.75030° W (DMS 44°22′19″ N, 71°45′01″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Misery itself. The ones closest to Mount Misery:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towns Mountain | Littleton | — | 0.8 mi |
| Mann Hill | Bethlehem | — | 1.3 mi |
| Farr Hill | Littleton | — | 2.3 mi |
| Parker Mountain | Littleton | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Bethlehem | — | 3.6 mi |
| Pine Hill | Littleton | — | 4.1 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Littleton | — | 5.6 mi |
| Russell Hill | Bethlehem | — | 6.2 mi |
| Pine Knob | Twin Mountain | — | 7.8 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Bethlehem | — | 8 mi |
Features on the USGS Littleton Quadrangle
The Littleton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Misery. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towns Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Farr Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Parker Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 5.6 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Misery.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Misery — 47.5 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.372°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Misery track the nearby Towns Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Misery
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towns Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Carpenter Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Misery located?
Mount Misery is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Littleton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Misery from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Misery?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Misery as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868498 on the Littleton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Misery?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Misery been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Misery.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34882480.