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Crystal Mountain — Summits 42.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 866429
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Pisgah quadrangle, the summit known as Crystal Mountain sits 42.2 miles north-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 Crystal Mountain as a summit on the Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866429. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crystal Mountain sits at 44.93752° N, 71.20991° W (DMS 44°56′15″ N, 71°12′36″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crystal Mountain itself. The ones closest to Crystal Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tucker | Mount Pisgah | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Mount Pisgah | — | 4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 4 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 4 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 4.2 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 4.4 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 4.7 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 4.9 mi |
| Sanguinary Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Crystal Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 42.2 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Crystal Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.938°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crystal Mountain track the nearby Blue Ridge (2.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crystal Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crystal Mountain located?
Crystal Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crystal Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crystal Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crystal Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866429 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crystal 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: Q34834102.