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Currier Mountain — Summits 30.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 866444
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle, the summit known as Currier Mountain sits 30.6 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 Currier Mountain as a summit on the Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866444. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Currier Mountain sits at 44.31894° N, 71.39674° W (DMS 44°19′08″ N, 71°23′48″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Currier Mountain itself. The ones closest to Currier Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mitten | Mount Dartmouth | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Dartmouth | Mount Dartmouth | — | 1.3 mi |
| Millen Hill | Mount Washington | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Deception | Mount Dartmouth | — | 2.4 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Mount Washington | — | 2.8 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 4.1 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.2 mi |
| The Humps | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Currier Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Dartmouth | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| South Branch Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1950 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 30.6 miles (west) and you reach Currier Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.319°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Currier Mountain track the nearby Mount Mitten summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Currier Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Dartmouth | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Currier Mountain located?
Currier Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Currier Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Currier Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Currier Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866444 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Currier 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: Q34867324.