Nickerson Mountains — Summits 46.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 868737
46.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Nickerson Mountains is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Nickerson Mountains in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868737). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/21/2025.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nickerson Mountains sits at 43.80808° N, 71.21374° W (DMS 43°48′29″ N, 71°12′49″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nickerson Mountains itself. The ones closest to Nickerson Mountains:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 0.5 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 2.2 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.7 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.8 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Nickerson Mountains. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Nickerson Mountains. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.808°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nickerson Mountains track the nearby Grant Peak summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nickerson Mountains
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nickerson Mountains located?
Nickerson Mountains is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nickerson Mountains from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nickerson Mountains?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nickerson Mountains as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868737 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nickerson Mountains?
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.