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Potash Mountain — Summits 41.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872522
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle, the summit known as Potash Mountain sits 41.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Potash Mountain as a summit on the Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872522. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potash Mountain sits at 43.98194° N, 71.39076° W (DMS 43°58′55″ N, 71°23′27″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Potash Mountain itself. The ones closest to Potash Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill | Mount Carrigain | — | 1.8 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Mount Tripyramid | 4,043 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.7 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.7 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 2.9 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.9 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Potash Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabbaday Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 41.7 miles (southwest) and you reach Potash Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.982°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potash Mountain track the nearby Sabbaday Falls waterfall (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potash Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabbaday Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Downes Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potash Mountain located?
Potash Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potash Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potash Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potash Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872522 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potash 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: Q34897936.