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Mount Clay — Summits 27.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871692
27.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle, Mount Clay is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Clay in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871692). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/24/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Clay sits at 44.28589° N, 71.31591° W (DMS 44°17′09″ N, 71°18′57″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Clay itself. The ones closest to Mount Clay:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | Mount Washington | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 1.3 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 1.3 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Adams Five | Mount Washington | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Mount Washington | — | 2.4 mi |
| Millen Hill | Mount Washington | — | 2.5 mi |
| Boott Spur | Mount Washington | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Mount Washington | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Clay. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on June 13, 2024 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Clay. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 47 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 44.286°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Clay track the nearby Spaulding Lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Clay
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Clay located?
Mount Clay is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Clay from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Clay?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Clay as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871692 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Clay?
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.