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Little Cambridge Mountain — Summits 23.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 868049
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Milan quadrangle, the summit known as Little Cambridge Mountain sits 23.0 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 Little Cambridge Mountain as a summit on the Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868049. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Cambridge Mountain sits at 44.62088° N, 71.14285° W (DMS 44°37′15″ N, 71°08′34″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Cambridge Mountain itself. The ones closest to Little Cambridge Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Success Pond | — | 1.7 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Umbagog Lake South | — | 2.8 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Success Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Cambridge Black Mountain | Umbagog Lake South | — | 3.2 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 3.4 mi |
| Little Roundtop Mountain | Umbagog Lake South | — | 3.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Milan | — | 4.4 mi |
| Closton Hill | Milan | — | 4.7 mi |
| Holt Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 4.8 mi |
| Double Top Mountain | Teakettle Ridge | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Milan Quadrangle
The Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Little Cambridge Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Closton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Milan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.4 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.5 mi |
| Peabody Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 23.0 miles (northwest) and you reach Little Cambridge Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 39 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.621°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Cambridge Mountain track the nearby Mud Pond lake (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Cambridge Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Cambridge Mountain located?
Little Cambridge Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Cambridge Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 23.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Cambridge Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Cambridge Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868049 on the Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Cambridge 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: Q34924377.