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Spruce Mountain — Summits 25.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872719
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Spruce Mountain — a summit — lies 25.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872719, Spruce Mountain 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
Spruce Mountain sits at 44.18333° N, 71.20885° W (DMS 44°11′00″ N, 71°12′32″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spruce Mountain itself. The ones closest to Spruce Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.6 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 2.1 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.1 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 3.4 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 3.5 mi |
| Maple Mountain | Stairs Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Jackson | — | 3.7 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Jackson | — | 3.7 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 4 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Than Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Winniweta Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Spruce Mountain — 25.8 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.183°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spruce Mountain track the nearby Marsh Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Miles Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Than Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Winniweta Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Mountain located?
Spruce Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spruce Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872719 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce Mountain?
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: Q34910056.