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Boott Spur — Summits 27.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871558
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Boott Spur — a summit — lies 27.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871558, Boott Spur is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boott Spur sits at 44.25243° N, 71.29383° W (DMS 44°15′09″ N, 71°17′38″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Boott Spur itself. The ones closest to Boott Spur:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Peak | Stairs Mountain | — | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Washington | Mount Washington | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Mount Washington | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Mount Washington | — | 1.7 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Stairs Mountain | 4,003 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Eisenhower | Stairs Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Mount Washington | — | 2.9 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Boott Spur. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Boott Spur — 27.1 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.252°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boott Spur track the nearby Hermit Lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boott Spur
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boott Spur located?
Boott Spur is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boott Spur from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boott Spur?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boott Spur as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871558 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boott Spur?
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.