Wikimedia Commons (File:Participants in the National Turkey Improvement Plan - national plan hatcheries, national plan dealers, and independent flocks (IA CAT31318114).pdf)
Cummings Mountain — Summits 28.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866435
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the summit known as Cummings Mountain sits 28.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cummings Mountain as a summit on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866435. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cummings Mountain sits at 44.61198° N, 71.28693° W (DMS 44°36′43″ N, 71°17′13″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cummings Mountain itself. The ones closest to Cummings Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dummer Hill | Dummer Ponds | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bickford Hill | West Milan | — | 1.4 mi |
| Horn Hill | West Milan | — | 1.8 mi |
| Peabody Hill | Milan | — | 2.4 mi |
| Holt Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 2.5 mi |
| Closton Hill | Milan | — | 2.8 mi |
| Location Hill | West Milan | — | 3 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Milan | — | 3.4 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | West Milan | — | 3.7 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Cummings Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bickford Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Location Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 28.4 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Cummings Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.612°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cummings Mountain track the nearby Dummer Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cummings Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dummer Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bickford Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cummings Mountain located?
Cummings Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cummings Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cummings Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cummings Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866435 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cummings 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: Q34867274.