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Lightning Mountain — Summits 45.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle · GNIS 868003
Catalogued on the USGS Tinkerville quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Lightning Mountain — a summit — lies 45.3 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 868003, Lightning Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Tinkerville quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lightning Mountain sits at 44.75581° N, 71.56649° W (DMS 44°45′21″ N, 71°33′59″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lightning Mountain itself. The ones closest to Lightning Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teapot Mountain | Stratford | — | 0.8 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Stratford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Stratford | — | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.7 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 3.3 mi |
| West Peak | Bunnell Mountain | — | 3.5 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle
The Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Lightning Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lightning Mountain — 45.3 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 44.756°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lightning Mountain track the nearby Teapot Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lightning Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lightning Mountain located?
Lightning Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lightning Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lightning Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lightning Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868003 on the Tinkerville quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lightning 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: Q34924093.