Roundtop Mountain — Summits 48.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle · GNIS 869622
48.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Francis topographic quadrangle, Roundtop Mountain is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lake Francis 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Roundtop Mountain in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869622). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roundtop Mountain sits at 45.01171° N, 71.26869° W (DMS 45°00′42″ N, 71°16′07″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Roundtop Mountain itself. The ones closest to Roundtop Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tromley Hill | Lake Francis | — | 1.2 mi |
| South Mountain | Lake Francis | — | 1.8 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Mount Pisgah | — | 3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 4.3 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 5 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 5.7 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 5.9 mi |
| Holden Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 6.2 mi |
| Magalloway Mountain | Magalloway Mountain | — | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle
The Lake Francis 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Roundtop Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bog Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| South Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Carr Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Roundtop Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.012°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roundtop Mountain track the nearby Crystal Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roundtop Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bog Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roundtop Mountain located?
Roundtop Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Francis topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roundtop Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Roundtop Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Roundtop Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869622 on the Lake Francis quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Roundtop Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.