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Moore Mountain — Summits 37.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 868535
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stark quadrangle, the summit known as Moore Mountain sits 37.1 miles west-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 Moore Mountain as a summit on the Stark topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868535. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moore Mountain sits at 44.60563° N, 71.48681° W (DMS 44°36′20″ N, 71°29′13″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moore Mountain itself. The ones closest to Moore Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 1.9 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bag Hill | Percy Peaks | — | 3.2 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 3.5 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 3.6 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Stark | — | 3.8 mi |
| Potato Hill | Stratford | — | 4.1 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Stark | — | 4.3 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 4.3 mi |
| Victor Head | Percy Peaks | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Moore Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 37.1 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Moore Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.606°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moore Mountain track the nearby Mile Swamp (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moore Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Potter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moore Mountain located?
Moore Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moore Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moore Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moore Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868535 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moore 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: Q34879620.