Parker Mountain — Summits 48.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Littleton Quadrangle · GNIS 868999
Catalogued on the USGS Littleton quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Parker Mountain — a summit — lies 48.4 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868999, Parker Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Littleton quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Parker Mountain sits at 44.33743° N, 71.76507° W (DMS 44°20′15″ N, 71°45′54″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Parker Mountain itself. The ones closest to Parker Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farr Hill | Littleton | — | 1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Littleton | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mann Hill | Bethlehem | — | 1.7 mi |
| Towns Mountain | Littleton | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Bethlehem | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Misery | Littleton | — | 2.5 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Littleton | — | 3.1 mi |
| Russell Hill | Bethlehem | — | 6 mi |
| Garnet Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 6.3 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Bethlehem | — | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Littleton Quadrangle
The Littleton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Parker Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farr Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Towns Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Misery | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Parker Mountain — 48.4 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.337°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Parker Mountain track the nearby Farr Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Parker Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farr Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Towns Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Parker Mountain located?
Parker Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Littleton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Parker Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Parker Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Parker Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868999 on the Littleton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Parker Mountain?
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.
Wikidata: Q34889059.