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Popple Mountain — Summits 27.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872520
27.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle, Popple Mountain 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 Popple Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872520). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Popple Mountain sits at 44.16552° N, 71.24358° W (DMS 44°09′56″ N, 71°14′37″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Popple Mountain itself. The ones closest to Popple Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Mountain | Stairs Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.1 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.1 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 2.3 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.4 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Parker | Bartlett | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Langdon | Bartlett | — | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Bartlett | — | 4.3 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Popple Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winniweta Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Popple Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.166°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Popple Mountain track the nearby Winniweta Falls waterfall (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Popple Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winniweta Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Maple Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Popple Mountain located?
Popple Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Popple Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Popple Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Popple Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872520 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Popple 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: Q34897687.