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Roundtop — Summits 36.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872590
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Roundtop — a summit — lies 36.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872590, Roundtop is recorded as a summit on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roundtop sits at 43.96659° N, 71.21139° W (DMS 43°58′00″ N, 71°12′41″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Roundtop itself. The ones closest to Roundtop:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf | Silver Lake | — | 1 mi |
| Birch Hill | Silver Lake | — | 1.5 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bald Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.2 mi |
| Salter Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.5 mi |
| Chase Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Chocorua | Mount Chocorua | 3,481 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.4 mi |
| South Moat Mountain | North Conway West | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Roundtop. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Roundtop — 36.8 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.967°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roundtop track the nearby White Ledge bench terrace (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roundtop
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roundtop located?
Roundtop is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roundtop from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Roundtop?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Roundtop as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872590 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Roundtop?
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: Q34902130.