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Mount Stanton — Summits 30.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872729
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Stanton sits 30.4 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 Stanton as a summit on the North Conway West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872729. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Stanton sits at 44.09767° N, 71.22836° W (DMS 44°05′52″ N, 71°13′42″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Stanton itself. The ones closest to Mount Stanton:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pickering | North Conway West | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Bartlett | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Langdon | Bartlett | — | 2.3 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 2.4 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 2.6 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.6 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Bartlett | — | 3.1 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 3.3 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 3.5 mi |
| North Moat Mountain | North Conway West | 3,196 ft | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Stanton. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Stanton.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 30.4 miles (southwest) and you reach Mount Stanton; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.098°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Stanton track the nearby Whites Ledge bench terrace (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Stanton
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Stanton located?
Mount Stanton is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Stanton from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Stanton?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Stanton as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872729 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Stanton?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Stanton been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Stanton.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34883712.