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Artist Rock — Summits 13.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871405
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Artist Rock — a summit — lies 13.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871405, Artist Rock is recorded as a summit on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Artist Rock sits at 44.39054° N, 71.06452° W (DMS 44°23′26″ N, 71°03′52″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Artist Rock itself. The ones closest to Artist Rock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Farm Mountain | Shelburne | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Shelburne | — | 1.4 mi |
| Crows Nest | Shelburne | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Crag | Shelburne | — | 2.1 mi |
| Hark Hill | Shelburne | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Evans | Shelburne | — | 2.6 mi |
| First Mountain | Shelburne | — | 2.6 mi |
| Howe Peak | Wild River | — | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Shelburne | — | 3 mi |
| Shelburne Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,734 ft | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Artist Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Artist Rock — 13.6 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.391°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Artist Rock track the nearby East Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Artist Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Artist Rock located?
Artist Rock is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 13.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Artist Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Artist Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Artist Rock as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871405 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Artist Rock?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34806035.