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Thorn Mountain — Summits 26.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872808
26.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle, Thorn Mountain 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 Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Thorn Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872808). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thorn Mountain sits at 44.13259° N, 71.15575° W (DMS 44°07′57″ N, 71°09′21″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thorn Mountain itself. The ones closest to Thorn Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Jackson | — | 0.8 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 1 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.3 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 2.3 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 2.7 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.8 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 3 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 3.4 mi |
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Thorn Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| South Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| North Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Thorn Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.133°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Thorn Mountain track the nearby Middle Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thorn Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Thorn Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Gardiner Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thorn Mountain located?
Thorn Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thorn Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thorn Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thorn Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872808 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thorn 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: Q34812768.