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Sable Mountain — Summits 20.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872603
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Chatham quadrangle, the summit known as Sable Mountain sits 20.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sable Mountain as a summit on the Chatham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872603. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sable Mountain sits at 44.21503° N, 71.09578° W (DMS 44°12′54″ N, 71°05′45″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sable Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sable Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Mountain | Chatham | — | 1 mi |
| South Baldface | Chatham | — | 1.4 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Chatham | — | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Chatham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.2 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 3.7 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 4.1 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 4.5 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 5.1 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Sable Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| East Fork East Branch Saco River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 20.1 miles (southwest) and you reach Sable Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.215°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sable Mountain track the nearby Chandler Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sable Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| East Fork East Branch Saco River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sable Mountain located?
Sable Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sable Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sable Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sable Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872603 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sable 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.