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Mount Bemis — Summits 35.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 871487
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Bemis sits 35.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Bemis as a summit on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871487. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Bemis sits at 44.12700° N, 71.39348° W (DMS 44°07′37″ N, 71°23′37″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Bemis itself. The ones closest to Mount Bemis:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Nancy | Mount Carrigain | 3,926 ft | 0.6 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Mount Carrigain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Mount Carrigain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Mount Carrigain | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Mount Carrigain | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Willey | Crawford Notch | 4,255 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Field | Crawford Notch | 4,327 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Crawford Notch | — | 5.5 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Crawford Notch | 3,442 ft | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Bemis. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arethusa Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Crawford Notch | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Bemis.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 35.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Bemis; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.127°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Bemis track the nearby Mount Nancy summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Bemis
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Nancy | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Bemis located?
Mount Bemis is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Bemis from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Bemis?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Bemis as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871487 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Bemis?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Bemis been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Bemis.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34880662.