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Chickwolnepy Mountain — Summits 20.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Success Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 866153
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Success Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Chickwolnepy Mountain sits 20.1 miles northwest 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 Chickwolnepy Mountain as a summit on the Success Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866153. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chickwolnepy Mountain sits at 44.58946° N, 71.10523° W (DMS 44°35′22″ N, 71°06′19″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chickwolnepy Mountain itself. The ones closest to Chickwolnepy Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Success Pond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Little Cambridge Mountain | Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| Cambridge Black Mountain | Umbagog Lake South | — | 2.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Milan | — | 3 mi |
| Success Hill | Success Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Umbagog Lake South | — | 4.9 mi |
| Little Roundtop Mountain | Umbagog Lake South | — | 5.5 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 5.8 mi |
| Milan Hill | Milan | — | 5.9 mi |
| Closton Hill | Milan | — | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Success Pond Quadrangle
The Success Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Chickwolnepy Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Silver Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Blackstrap Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Success Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Success Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 20.1 miles (northwest) and you reach Chickwolnepy Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 35 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.589°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Chickwolnepy Mountain track the nearby Mud Pond Lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chickwolnepy Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Silver Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Blackstrap Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Little Cambridge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chickwolnepy Mountain located?
Chickwolnepy Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Success Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chickwolnepy Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chickwolnepy Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chickwolnepy Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866153 on the Success Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chickwolnepy 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: Q35734296.