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Black Mountain — Summits 35.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 865629
35.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle, Black Mountain is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America (GNIS ID = 865629)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Mountain in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865629). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/22/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Mountain sits at 44.83447° N, 71.17638° W (DMS 44°50′04″ N, 71°10′35″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Mountain itself. The ones closest to Black Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Mountain | Errol | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Umbagog Lake North | — | 4.9 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 5 mi |
| Rands Rock | Wilsons Mills | — | 5.3 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 5.6 mi |
| Signal Mountain | Errol | — | 5.6 mi |
| Errol Hill | Umbagog Lake North | — | 5.9 mi |
| Sanguinary Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 6.2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 6.3 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Umbagog Lake North | — | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Black Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Millsfield Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Welch Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Rice Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Black Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.834°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Mountain track the nearby Greenough Pond lake (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Mountain located?
Black Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865629 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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: Q34835878.