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Fitch Mountain — Summits 41.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866882
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Fitch Mountain sits 41.1 miles northwest 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 Fitch Mountain as a summit on the Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866882. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fitch Mountain sits at 44.76248° N, 71.45560° W (DMS 44°45′45″ N, 71°27′20″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fitch Mountain itself. The ones closest to Fitch Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 1.4 mi |
| West Peak | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 3.8 mi |
| Muise Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Stratford | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Fitch Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 41.1 miles (northwest) and you reach Fitch Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.762°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fitch Mountain track the nearby Notch Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fitch Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fitch Mountain located?
Fitch Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fitch Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fitch Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fitch Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866882 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fitch 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: Q34868810.