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Woods Mountain — Summits 45.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 870996
45.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Woods Mountain is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Woods Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870996). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Woods Mountain sits at 43.77387° N, 71.01511° W (DMS 43°46′26″ N, 71°00′54″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Woods Mountain itself. The ones closest to Woods Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain | Freedom | — | 1.2 mi |
| Hanson Top | Freedom | — | 1.6 mi |
| Davis Top | Freedom | — | 2.7 mi |
| Colcord Hill | West Newfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Ossipee | — | 2.9 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Freedom | — | 3.2 mi |
| Welch Top | Freedom | — | 3.4 mi |
| Watson Hill | Freedom | — | 4.5 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Freedom | — | 4.7 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Freedom | — | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Woods Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hanson Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Salmon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Woods Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.774°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Woods Mountain track the nearby Flanders Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Woods Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hanson Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woods Mountain located?
Woods Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Woods Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Woods Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Woods Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870996 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Woods 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.