Thurley Mountain — Summits 49.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 870432
49.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Thurley 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 Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Thurley Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870432). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thurley Mountain sits at 43.75846° N, 71.22545° W (DMS 43°45′30″ N, 71°13′32″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thurley Mountain itself. The ones closest to Thurley Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 0.7 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.1 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.2 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.9 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.9 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 3 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Thurley Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Dan Hole River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Thurley Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.758°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Thurley Mountain track the nearby Bean Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thurley Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thurley Mountain located?
Thurley Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thurley Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thurley Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thurley Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870432 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thurley 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: Q34812909.