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South Carter Mountain — Summits 20.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872698
At 4,420 feet of elevation, South Carter Mountain rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle — about 20.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872698, South Carter Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Carter Mountain sits at 44.28978° N, 71.17664° W (DMS 44°17′23″ N, 71°10′36″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,420 ft / 1,347 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Carter Mountain itself. The ones closest to South Carter Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hight | Carter Dome | — | 1 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1 mi |
| Carter Dome | Carter Dome | — | 1.6 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1.7 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1.8 mi |
| Imp Face | Carter Dome | — | 2.3 mi |
| Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,422 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 2.8 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Mount Washington | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Carter Dome | 4,049 ft | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside South Carter Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Hight | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Carter Dome | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Carter Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- South Carter Mountain is #2 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, South Carter Mountain ranks #344 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 73%).
Historical record
South Carter Mountain is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain is part of the Carter-Moriah Range of the White Mountains, which runs along the northern east side of Pinkham Notch. South Carter is flanked to the northeast by Middle Carter Mountain and to the southeast Mount Hight. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Carter Mountain — 20.7 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.290°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at South Carter Mountain track the nearby Zeta Pass mountain gap (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Carter Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Hight | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Carter Dome | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Carter Mountain located?
South Carter Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Carter Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 20.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Carter Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Carter Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872698 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Carter Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is South Carter Mountain?
South Carter Mountain rises to 4,420 feet (1,347 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q7566729.