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The Knoll — Summits 24.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872788
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, The Knoll — a summit — lies 24.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872788, The Knoll 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
The Knoll sits at 44.17494° N, 71.16836° W (DMS 44°10′30″ N, 71°10′06″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Knoll itself. The ones closest to The Knoll:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.7 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.8 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 2 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.1 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.2 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Jackson | — | 3 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.6 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 3.6 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Jackson | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside The Knoll. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| South Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Than Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 42-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Knoll — 24.6 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.175°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Knoll track the nearby Great Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Knoll
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Knoll located?
The Knoll is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Knoll from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Knoll?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Knoll as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872788 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The 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.