Potash Knob — Summits 46.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872521
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Potash Knob — a summit — lies 46.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872521, Potash Knob is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potash Knob sits at 44.07327° N, 71.61262° W (DMS 44°04′24″ N, 71°36′45″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Potash Knob itself. The ones closest to Potash Knob:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 1 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 1.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 2.6 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 2.6 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 2.7 mi |
| South Peak | Lincoln | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Lincoln | 4,459 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Mount Osceola | — | 3.6 mi |
| Owls Head | South Twin Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Potash Knob. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Potash Knob — 46.8 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 (44.073°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potash Knob track the nearby Clear Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potash Knob
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potash Knob located?
Potash Knob is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potash Knob from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potash Knob?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potash Knob as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872521 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potash Knob?
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: Q34897923.