South Peak — Summits 49.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872705
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle, the summit known as South Peak sits 49.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists South Peak as a summit on the Lincoln topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872705. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Peak sits at 44.02978° N, 71.63536° W (DMS 44°01′47″ N, 71°38′07″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Peak itself. The ones closest to South Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 0.8 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 0.8 mi |
| Black Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 2 mi |
| Potash Knob | Mount Osceola | — | 3.2 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 3.4 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 4.1 mi |
| West Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 4.6 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Mount Osceola | 4,315 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Mount Osceola | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside South Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 49.3 miles (west-southwest) and you reach South Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.030°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Peak track the nearby Loon Pond reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Peak located?
South Peak is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872705 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Peak?
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: Q34925930.