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North Carter Mountain — Summits 19.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872392
Catalogued on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, North Carter Mountain — a summit — lies 19.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872392, North Carter Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Carter Mountain sits at 44.31346° N, 71.16478° W (DMS 44°18′48″ N, 71°09′53″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Carter Mountain itself. The ones closest to North Carter Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 0.7 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1 mi |
| Imp Face | Carter Dome | — | 1.3 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,420 ft | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Carter Dome | 4,049 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Hight | Carter Dome | — | 2.6 mi |
| Carter Dome | Carter Dome | — | 3.3 mi |
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,755 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Carter Dome | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside North Carter Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Hight | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Cowboy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from North Carter Mountain — 19.6 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.313°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at North Carter Mountain track the nearby Middle Carter Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Carter Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Carter Mountain located?
North Carter Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Carter Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Carter Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Carter Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872392 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Carter Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.