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Black Mountain — Summits 38.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 865630
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Black Mountain — a summit — lies 38.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America (GNIS ID = 865630)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865630, Black Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Mountain sits at 44.91417° N, 71.11397° W (DMS 44°54′51″ N, 71°06′50″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rands Rock | Wilsons Mills | — | 1.3 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 1.5 mi |
| Round Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Mount Pisgah | — | 2.3 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 2.8 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Wilsons Mills | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Umbagog Lake North | — | 4.2 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Errol | — | 6.3 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Mount Pisgah | — | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Black Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Black Mountain — 38.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.914°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Mountain track the nearby Loomis Valley Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Mountain located?
Black Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 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 865630 on the Wilsons Mills 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: Q34835891.