Little Coolidge Mountain — Ridges 48.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872185
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Little Coolidge Mountain — a ridge — lies 48.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872185, Little Coolidge Mountain is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Coolidge Mountain sits at 44.07658° N, 71.65839° W (DMS 44°04′36″ N, 71°39′30″ W).
Other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Coolidge Mountain itself. The ones closest to Little Coolidge Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Ridge | Lincoln | — | 1.9 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Franconia | — | 5.9 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Franconia | — | 6.3 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Waterville Valley | — | 7.8 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | South Twin Mountain | — | 9.9 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Mount Carrigain | — | 10.7 mi |
| Vose Spur | Mount Carrigain | — | 11.3 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 13.3 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Crawford Notch | — | 14.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Little Coolidge Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Coolidge Mountain — 48.7 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.077°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Coolidge Mountain track the nearby Big Coolidge Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Coolidge Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Coolidge Mountain located?
Little Coolidge Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Coolidge Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Coolidge Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Coolidge Mountain as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872185 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Coolidge Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 10 other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire.