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Middle Mountain — Summits 15.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872292
15.1 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle, Middle Mountain is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Middle Mountain in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872292). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Mountain sits at 44.42832° N, 71.09255° W (DMS 44°25′42″ N, 71°05′33″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Mountain itself. The ones closest to Middle Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Mountain | Shelburne | — | 0.4 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Shelburne | — | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Crag | Shelburne | — | 1 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Shelburne | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Shelburne | — | 2.1 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 2.8 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Berlin | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Evans | Shelburne | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Giant Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Dream Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.1 miles west (bearing W) of Middle Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 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 44.428°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 15.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Middle Mountain track the nearby First Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Giant Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Dream Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Mountain located?
Middle Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872292 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle 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: Q49049929.