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Jericho Mountain — Summits 21.8 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872106
21.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle, Jericho Mountain is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jericho Mountain in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872106). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jericho Mountain sits at 44.46701° N, 71.22223° W (DMS 44°28′01″ N, 71°13′20″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jericho Mountain itself. The ones closest to Jericho Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Forest | Berlin | — | 1.1 mi |
| Sugar Mountain | Berlin | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Berlin | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Berlin | — | 2.8 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Mount Crescent | 3,264 ft | 3 mi |
| Cates Hill | Milan | — | 3.3 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Berlin | — | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Berlin | — | 4.7 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Berlin | — | 5 mi |
| Point Lookout | Berlin | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Jericho Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sugar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Jericho Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Jericho Mountain, also known locally as Black Mountain, is a mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, in the United States. It has an elevation of 2,454 feet (748 m). Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Jericho Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 37 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.467°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Jericho Mountain track the nearby Mount Forest summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jericho Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sugar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jericho Mountain located?
Jericho Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jericho Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jericho Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jericho Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872106 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jericho 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: Q30622429.