South Mountain — Summits 49.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle · GNIS 870049
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Francis quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, South Mountain — a summit — lies 49.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870049, South Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lake Francis quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Mountain sits at 45.02510° N, 71.30074° W (DMS 45°01′30″ N, 71°18′03″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Mountain itself. The ones closest to South Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop Mountain | Lake Francis | — | 1.8 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Lake Francis | — | 1.8 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Mount Pisgah | — | 4.8 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 5.7 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 5.8 mi |
| Holden Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 6.1 mi |
| North Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 6.4 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Francis Quadrangle
The Lake Francis 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside South Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bog Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 85-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Mountain — 49.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.025°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Mountain track the nearby Carr Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bog Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Middle Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Cedar Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Mountain located?
South Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Francis topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870049 on the Lake Francis quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.