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Dalton Mountain — Summits 43.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Gilman Quadrangle · GNIS 866458
Catalogued on the USGS Gilman quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Dalton Mountain — a summit — lies 43.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866458, Dalton Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Gilman quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/05/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dalton Mountain sits at 44.38152° N, 71.67126° W (DMS 44°22′53″ N, 71°40′17″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dalton Mountain itself. The ones closest to Dalton Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Hill | Gilman | — | 1.3 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Gilman | — | 1.8 mi |
| Kimbal Hill | Bethlehem | — | 3.4 mi |
| Blue Hill | Gilman | — | 3.6 mi |
| Howland Hill | Bethlehem | — | 3.7 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Twin Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Lancaster | — | 5.7 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Lancaster | — | 6.5 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 6.8 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Lancaster | — | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilman Quadrangle
The Gilman 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Dalton Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Johns River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Cushman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Catbow Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 6.6 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 7.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dalton Mountain — 43.6 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.382°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dalton Mountain track the nearby Wallace Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dalton Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Forest Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Chase Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dalton Mountain located?
Dalton Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilman topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dalton Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dalton Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dalton Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866458 on the Gilman quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dalton 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: Q34836029.