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Deer Mountain — Summits 30.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle · GNIS 866531
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Teakettle Ridge quadrangle, the summit known as Deer Mountain sits 30.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Deer Mountain as a summit on the Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866531. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deer Mountain sits at 44.71409° N, 71.22117° W (DMS 44°42′51″ N, 71°13′16″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 1.8 mi |
| Cow Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 1.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Patience | Dummer Ponds | — | 2.7 mi |
| Jackknife Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 3 mi |
| Signal Mountain | Errol | — | 3.3 mi |
| Double Top Mountain | Teakettle Ridge | — | 4.1 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 6.1 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Dixville Notch | — | 6.1 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Umbagog Lake South | — | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Teakettle Ridge Quadrangle
The Teakettle Ridge 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Deer Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Rock Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Munn Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Seven Islands | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 30.2 miles (northwest) and you reach Deer 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 44.714°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Deer Mountain track the nearby Moose Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deer Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Rock Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cow Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deer Mountain located?
Deer Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Teakettle Ridge topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deer Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) 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 866531 on the Teakettle Ridge 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: Q34854277.