Owls Head — Summits 44.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872449
Catalogued on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Owls Head — a summit — lies 44.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872449, Owls Head is recorded as a summit on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Owls Head sits at 44.13117° N, 71.59980° W (DMS 44°07′52″ N, 71°35′59″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Owls Head itself. The ones closest to Owls Head:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Lincoln | 4,459 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Franconia | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 3 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Bond | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
| Potash Knob | Mount Osceola | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Owls Head. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| The Cliffs | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Bond | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Owls Head — 44.4 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.131°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Owls Head track the nearby Hellgate Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Owls Head
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Owls Head located?
Owls Head is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Owls Head from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Owls Head?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Owls Head as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872449 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Owls Head?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.