Beede Mountain — Summits 45.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Gilman Quadrangle · GNIS 865523
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Gilman quadrangle, the summit known as Beede Mountain sits 45.4 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beede Mountain as a summit on the Gilman topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865523. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/22/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beede Mountain sits at 44.37832° N, 71.70786° W (DMS 44°22′42″ N, 71°42′28″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beede Mountain itself. The ones closest to Beede Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Hill | Gilman | — | 1.4 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Gilman | — | 1.8 mi |
| Blue Hill | Gilman | — | 1.8 mi |
| Kimbal Hill | Bethlehem | — | 4.6 mi |
| Howland Hill | Bethlehem | — | 4.7 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Twin Mountain | — | 5.6 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Lancaster | — | 7 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Lancaster | — | 7.9 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Lancaster | — | 8.4 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilman Quadrangle
The Gilman 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Beede Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cushman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Johns River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Catbow Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 7.4 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 8.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 45.4 miles (west) and you reach Beede Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.378°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beede Mountain track the nearby Wallace Hill summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beede Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Misery | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beede Mountain located?
Beede Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilman topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beede Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beede Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beede Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865523 on the Gilman quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beede Mountain?
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: Q34834959.