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Tin Mountain — Summits 25.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872820
25.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle, Tin 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 Tin Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872820). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tin Mountain sits at 44.15117° N, 71.15531° W (DMS 44°09′04″ N, 71°09′19″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tin Mountain itself. The ones closest to Tin Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Jackson | — | 0.5 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.3 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 1.4 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 1.7 mi |
| The Knoll | Jackson | — | 1.8 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 2.1 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Jackson | — | 3.5 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 3.6 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Tin Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| North Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Tin Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 43 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.151°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tin Mountain track the nearby Middle Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tin Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| North Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tin Mountain located?
Tin Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tin Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tin Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tin Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872820 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tin 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: Q34813024.