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Walter Mountain — Summits 22.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872861
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Chatham quadrangle, the summit known as Walter Mountain sits 22.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Walter Mountain as a summit on the Chatham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872861. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walter Mountain sits at 44.14367° N, 71.07233° W (DMS 44°08′37″ N, 71°04′20″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Walter Mountain itself. The ones closest to Walter Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Shaw | Chatham | — | 0.6 mi |
| The Twins | Chatham | — | 1.1 mi |
| Major Mountain | Chatham | — | 2.1 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | North Conway East | — | 2.2 mi |
| Peaked Hill | North Conway East | — | 2.3 mi |
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 2.8 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 3.2 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Chatham | — | 3.3 mi |
| North Doublehead | Jackson | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mack Hill | North Conway East | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Walter Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 22.9 miles (southwest) and you reach Walter Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 39 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.144°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Walter Mountain track the nearby Mountain Shaw summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walter Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walter Mountain located?
Walter Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walter Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walter Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walter Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872861 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walter 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: Q34818663.