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South Doublehead — Summits 23.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872701
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, South Doublehead — a summit — lies 23.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872701, South Doublehead is recorded as a summit on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Doublehead sits at 44.16160° N, 71.13193° W (DMS 44°09′42″ N, 71°07′55″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Doublehead itself. The ones closest to South Doublehead:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 0.4 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.4 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.7 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 2 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.3 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.1 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 3.2 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.2 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Chatham | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside South Doublehead. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Doublehead — 23.9 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.162°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at South Doublehead track the nearby North Doublehead summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Doublehead
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Doublehead located?
South Doublehead is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Doublehead from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Doublehead?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Doublehead as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872701 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Doublehead?
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: Q34909361.