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Spruce Knoll — Summits 17.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872982
17.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle, Spruce Knoll is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Spruce Knoll in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872982). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Knoll sits at 44.23604° N, 71.06020° W (DMS 44°14′10″ N, 71°03′37″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spruce Knoll itself. The ones closest to Spruce Knoll:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Baldface | Chatham | — | 1 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Chatham | — | 1.4 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Chatham | — | 2.3 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.2 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.5 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 5.9 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 6.3 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 6.4 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 6.8 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Chatham | — | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Knoll. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Spruce Knoll. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 30 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.236°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Spruce Knoll track the nearby South Baldface summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Knoll
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Knoll located?
Spruce Knoll is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 17.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Knoll from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spruce Knoll?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Knoll as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872982 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce Knoll?
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: Q34910031.