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Scarface Mountain — Summits 45.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872634
45.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Scarface Mountain is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Scarface Mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872634). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Scarface Mountain sits at 44.20422° N, 71.66008° W (DMS 44°12′15″ N, 71°39′36″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Scarface Mountain itself. The ones closest to Scarface Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 0.6 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 0.6 mi |
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 1.7 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Franconia | 1,729 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 3.1 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 3.8 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Franconia | 4,081 ft | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Scarface Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Scarface Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.204°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Scarface Mountain track the nearby Big Bickford Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Scarface Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scarface Mountain located?
Scarface Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Scarface Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Scarface Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Scarface Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872634 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Scarface Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34904148.