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Stratford Mountain — Ridges 38.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 870221
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the ridge known as Stratford Mountain sits 38.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Stratford Mountain as a ridge on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870221. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stratford Mountain sits at 44.67844° N, 71.46665° W (DMS 44°40′42″ N, 71°28′00″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stratford Mountain itself. The ones closest to Stratford Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 4.2 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 5.9 mi |
| Cape Horn | Groveton | — | 7.6 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Groveton | — | 11.1 mi |
| Deer Ridge | West Milan | — | 12.1 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Mount Crescent | — | 14.9 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Lancaster | — | 15 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Teakettle Ridge | — | 15.2 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 17.8 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 19.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Stratford Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bag Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 38.4 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Stratford Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 66 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.678°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stratford Mountain track the nearby Boman Valley (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stratford Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stratford Mountain located?
Stratford Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stratford Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stratford Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stratford Mountain as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870221 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stratford Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 31 other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire.