Oak Mountain — Summits 48.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 868878
48.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Oak Mountain is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Oak Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868878). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Mountain sits at 43.78562° N, 71.23007° W (DMS 43°47′08″ N, 71°13′48″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Oak Mountain itself. The ones closest to Oak Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 1.1 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.5 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.7 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.8 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 2.1 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Oak Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.786°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oak Mountain track the nearby Conner Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Mountain located?
Oak Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Oak Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Oak Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868878 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oak Mountain?
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: Q34887176.