Raccoon Mountain — Summits 48.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 869422
Catalogued on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Raccoon Mountain — a summit — lies 48.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869422, Raccoon Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/21/2025.
Coordinates & physical setting
Raccoon Mountain sits at 43.77019° N, 71.18259° W (DMS 43°46′13″ N, 71°10′57″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Raccoon Mountain itself. The ones closest to Raccoon Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.4 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.3 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.6 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.8 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 3 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 3.6 mi |
| Milliken Hill | Ossipee | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Raccoon Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Raccoon Mountain — 48.0 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.770°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Raccoon Mountain track the nearby Sheep Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Raccoon Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Raccoon Mountain located?
Raccoon Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Raccoon Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Raccoon Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Raccoon Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869422 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Raccoon 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: Q34864987.