Big Coolidge Mountain — Summits 47.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 871501
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Big Coolidge Mountain — a summit — lies 47.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871501, Big Coolidge Mountain is recorded as a summit 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
Big Coolidge Mountain sits at 44.07924° N, 71.64247° W (DMS 44°04′45″ N, 71°38′33″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Big Coolidge Mountain itself. The ones closest to Big Coolidge Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 1.3 mi |
| Potash Knob | Mount Osceola | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Lincoln | 4,459 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 2.8 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 3.2 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 3.3 mi |
| South Peak | Lincoln | — | 3.4 mi |
| Owls Head | South Twin Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Franconia | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Big Coolidge Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Flume | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Big Coolidge Mountain — 47.9 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 (44.079°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Big Coolidge Mountain track the nearby Little Coolidge Mountain ridge (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Big Coolidge Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Coolidge Mountain located?
Big Coolidge Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Big Coolidge Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Big Coolidge Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Big Coolidge Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871501 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Big Coolidge Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34821978.