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First Mountain — Summits 14.9 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871879
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, First Mountain — a summit — lies 14.9 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871879, First Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
First Mountain sits at 44.42329° N, 71.08948° W (DMS 44°25′24″ N, 71°05′22″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting First Mountain itself. The ones closest to First Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Shelburne | — | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Crag | Shelburne | — | 0.8 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Shelburne | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Shelburne | — | 1.5 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Shelburne | — | 2 mi |
| Artist Rock | Shelburne | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Evans | Shelburne | — | 2.7 mi |
| Crows Nest | Shelburne | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside First Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Giant Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dream Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 26-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from First Mountain — 14.9 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 44.423°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at First Mountain track the nearby Middle Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to First Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is First Mountain located?
First Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.9 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is First Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 14.9 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is First Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies First Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871879 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit First 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: Q34868631.