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North Doublehead — Summits 23.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872397
23.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle, North Doublehead 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 Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places North Doublehead in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872397). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Doublehead sits at 44.16787° N, 71.13026° W (DMS 44°10′04″ N, 71°07′49″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Doublehead itself. The ones closest to North Doublehead:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 0.4 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.7 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 2 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.1 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Chatham | — | 2.7 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.7 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 3.3 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.3 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.7 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside North Doublehead. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of North Doublehead. 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 (44.168°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at North Doublehead track the nearby South Doublehead summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Doublehead
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Doublehead located?
North Doublehead is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Doublehead from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Doublehead?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Doublehead as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872397 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Doublehead?
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: Q34886135.