Cedar Mountain — Summits 46.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 866063
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Cedar Mountain sits 46.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cedar Mountain as a summit on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866063. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cedar Mountain sits at 44.98420° N, 71.27869° W (DMS 44°59′03″ N, 71°16′43″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cedar Mountain itself. The ones closest to Cedar Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop Mountain | Lake Francis | — | 2 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 3 mi |
| South Mountain | Lake Francis | — | 3 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Lake Francis | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Mount Pisgah | — | 3.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 3.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 4.4 mi |
| Holden Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Cedar Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bateman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 46.7 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Cedar Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.984°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cedar Mountain track the nearby Bateman Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cedar Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bateman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cedar Mountain located?
Cedar Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cedar Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cedar Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cedar Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866063 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cedar 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: Q34837544.