Sheep Mountain — Summits 47.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 869894
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the summit known as Sheep Mountain sits 47.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sheep Mountain as a summit on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 869894. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sheep Mountain sits at 43.78511° N, 71.18032° W (DMS 43°47′06″ N, 71°10′49″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sheep Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sheep Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 0.5 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.8 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.1 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.3 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.5 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.2 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Sheep Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 47.0 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Sheep Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.785°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sheep Mountain track the nearby Rattlesnake Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sheep Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sheep Mountain located?
Sheep Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sheep Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sheep Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sheep Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869894 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sheep 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: Q34905668.