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Boy Mountain — Summits 30.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 865742
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle, the summit known as Boy Mountain sits 30.0 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 Boy Mountain as a summit on the Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865742. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boy Mountain sits at 44.37283° N, 71.39397° W (DMS 44°22′22″ N, 71°23′38″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Boy Mountain itself. The ones closest to Boy Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pliny Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3 mi |
| Pond Hill | Mount Crescent | — | 3.7 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Mount Washington | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Randolph | Mount Crescent | — | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Mitten | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Jefferson | 4,006 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Dartmouth | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Boy Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Streator Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 30.0 miles (west) and you reach Boy Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.373°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boy Mountain track the nearby South Branch Israel River stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boy Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boy Mountain located?
Boy Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boy Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 30.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boy Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boy Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865742 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boy 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: Q35728998.