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Halfmoon Mountain — Summits 38.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 867313
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Halfmoon Mountain — a summit — lies 38.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867313, Halfmoon Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Halfmoon Mountain sits at 44.92989° N, 71.06181° W (DMS 44°55′48″ N, 71°03′42″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Halfmoon Mountain itself. The ones closest to Halfmoon Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Peaks | Wilsons Mills | — | 2.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 2.8 mi |
| Round Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 3.2 mi |
| Rands Rock | Wilsons Mills | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Mount Pisgah | — | 4.2 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Dustan | Umbagog Lake North | — | 5 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 7.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Errol | — | 8.7 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Mount Pisgah | — | 8.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Halfmoon Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Halfmoon Mountain — 38.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.930°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Halfmoon Mountain track the nearby Lamb Valley Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Halfmoon Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Halfmoon Mountain located?
Halfmoon Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Halfmoon Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Halfmoon Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Halfmoon Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867313 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Halfmoon 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: Q34873793.