Welch Top — Summits 47.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 870722
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Freedom quadrangle, the summit known as Welch Top sits 47.1 miles south-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 Welch Top as a summit on the Freedom topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 870722. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/22/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Welch Top sits at 43.75534° N, 71.07832° W (DMS 43°45′19″ N, 71°04′42″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Welch Top itself. The ones closest to Welch Top:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Top | Freedom | — | 0.8 mi |
| Hanson Top | Freedom | — | 1.9 mi |
| Green Mountain | Freedom | — | 2.2 mi |
| Milliken Hill | Ossipee | — | 2.9 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Freedom | — | 3.4 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Ossipee | — | 3.4 mi |
| Colcord Hill | West Newfield | — | 4.2 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 5.3 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 5.5 mi |
| Watson Hill | Freedom | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Welch Top. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hanson Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Heath Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Chick Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 47.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Welch Top; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.755°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Welch Top track the nearby Davis Top summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Welch Top
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hanson Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Heath Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Welch Top located?
Welch Top is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Welch Top from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Welch Top?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Welch Top as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870722 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Welch Top?
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: Q34819279.