Mount Whittier — Summits 47.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 870880
Catalogued on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Mount Whittier — a summit — lies 47.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870880, Mount Whittier is recorded as a summit on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Whittier sits at 43.80880° N, 71.25808° W (DMS 43°48′32″ N, 71°15′29″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Whittier itself. The ones closest to Mount Whittier:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 0.7 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.1 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.2 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.2 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.8 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Tamworth | — | 2.9 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Tamworth | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.2 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Whittier. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Whittier — 47.3 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.809°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Whittier track the nearby Bald Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Whittier
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Whittier located?
Mount Whittier is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Whittier from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Whittier?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Whittier as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870880 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Whittier?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.