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Mount Paugus — Summits 41.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872465
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Paugus sits 41.2 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 Paugus as a summit on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872465. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Paugus sits at 43.95142° N, 71.32909° W (DMS 43°57′05″ N, 71°19′45″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Paugus itself. The ones closest to Mount Paugus:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mexico | Mount Chocorua | — | 2 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Chocorua | Mount Chocorua | 3,481 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Katherine | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.9 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 4.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Bartlett | — | 5 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 5.3 mi |
| Great Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 5.4 mi |
| Brown Hill | Tamworth | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Paugus. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Square Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Paugus.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 41.2 miles (southwest) and you reach Mount Paugus; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.951°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Paugus track the nearby Overhang bench terrace (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Paugus
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Square Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Paugus located?
Mount Paugus is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Paugus from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Paugus?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Paugus as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872465 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Paugus?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Paugus been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Paugus.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34882904.