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Deer Mountain — Summits 27.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866530
Catalogued on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Deer Mountain — a summit — lies 27.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866530, Deer Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deer Mountain sits at 44.52428° N, 71.32525° W (DMS 44°31′27″ N, 71°19′31″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Deer Mountain itself. The ones closest to Deer Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Mountain | West Milan | — | 1.2 mi |
| Square Mountain | West Milan | — | 2.5 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | West Milan | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | West Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| North Peak | West Milan | — | 3.1 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | West Milan | — | 3.1 mi |
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 3.7 mi |
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Deer Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| One Mile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Deer Mountain — 27.7 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.524°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Deer Mountain track the nearby Cold Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deer Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deer Mountain located?
Deer Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deer Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Deer Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Deer Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866530 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Deer 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: Q34854264.