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Mount Cabot — Summits 31.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 865897
At 4,167 feet of elevation, Mount Cabot rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle — about 31.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865897, Mount Cabot is recorded as a summit on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/05/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Cabot sits at 44.50601° N, 71.41448° W (DMS 44°30′22″ N, 71°24′52″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,167 ft / 1,270 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Cabot itself. The ones closest to Mount Cabot:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 0.7 mi |
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Stark | — | 3.5 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | West Milan | — | 4 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 4 mi |
| North Peak | West Milan | — | 4.2 mi |
| Deer Mountain | West Milan | — | 4.6 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Cabot. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Cabot is #4 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Cabot ranks #677 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 47%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Cabot.
Mount Cabot is a mountain located in Coos County, in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. The mountain is the highest peak of the Pilot Range of the White Mountains. Cabot is flanked to the northeast by The Bulge, and to the south of Bunnell Notch by Terrace Mountain. Mount Cabot was named in honor of the Italian explorer Sebastian Cabot. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Cabot — 31.6 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.506°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Cabot track the nearby Pilot Range (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Cabot
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Cabot located?
Mount Cabot is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Cabot from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Cabot?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Cabot as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865897 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Cabot?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Cabot?
Mount Cabot rises to 4,167 feet (1,270 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Cabot been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Cabot.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6919942.