Rattlesnake Mountain — Summits 46.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 869452
Catalogued on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Rattlesnake Mountain — a summit — lies 46.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in northern Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869452, Rattlesnake 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 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rattlesnake Mountain sits at 43.79042° N, 71.18831° W (DMS 43°47′26″ N, 71°11′18″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rattlesnake Mountain itself. The ones closest to Rattlesnake Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 0.5 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.4 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.5 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.8 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.1 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Rattlesnake Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rattlesnake Mountain — 46.9 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 (43.790°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rattlesnake Mountain track the nearby Sheep Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rattlesnake Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rattlesnake Mountain located?
Rattlesnake Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rattlesnake Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rattlesnake Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rattlesnake Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869452 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rattlesnake 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: Q34900818.