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The Twins — Summits 23.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872799
23.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle, The Twins is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Twins in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872799). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Twins sits at 44.12865° N, 71.06845° W (DMS 44°07′43″ N, 71°04′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 Twins itself. The ones closest to The Twins:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Shaw | Chatham | — | 0.5 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 1.1 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | North Conway East | — | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Hill | North Conway East | — | 1.4 mi |
| Major Mountain | Chatham | — | 2 mi |
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 2 mi |
| Mack Hill | North Conway East | — | 2.6 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.9 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.9 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside The Twins. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of The Twins. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.129°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Twins track the nearby Mountain Shaw summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Twins
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Twins located?
The Twins is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Twins from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Twins?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Twins as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872799 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Twins?
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.