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Mountain Shaw — Summits 23.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872364
23.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle, Mountain Shaw is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mountain Shaw in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872364). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mountain Shaw sits at 44.13574° N, 71.06567° W (DMS 44°08′09″ N, 71°03′56″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mountain Shaw itself. The ones closest to Mountain Shaw:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Twins | Chatham | — | 0.5 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 0.6 mi |
| Peaked Hill | North Conway East | — | 1.6 mi |
| Major Mountain | Chatham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | North Conway East | — | 1.8 mi |
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Mack Hill | North Conway East | — | 2.8 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.3 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.6 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Mountain Shaw. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Mountain Shaw. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.136°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mountain Shaw track the nearby The Twins summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mountain Shaw
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mountain Shaw located?
Mountain Shaw is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mountain Shaw from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mountain Shaw?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mountain Shaw as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872364 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mountain Shaw?
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.
Wikidata: Q34928449.