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Hutchins Mountain — Summits 34.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 867706
Catalogued on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Hutchins Mountain — a summit — lies 34.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867706, Hutchins Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hutchins Mountain sits at 44.54817° N, 71.45459° W (DMS 44°32′53″ N, 71°27′17″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hutchins Mountain itself. The ones closest to Hutchins Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 3.3 mi |
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Stark | — | 4.3 mi |
| North Peak | West Milan | — | 4.3 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | West Milan | — | 4.6 mi |
| Page Hill | Groveton | — | 4.7 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Stark | — | 4.7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Groveton | — | 4.8 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Hutchins Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hutchins Mountain — 34.3 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 44.548°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hutchins Mountain track the nearby McCordick Brook stream (2.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hutchins Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hutchins Mountain located?
Hutchins Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hutchins Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hutchins Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hutchins Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867706 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hutchins 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: Q34875001.