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Mount Crag — Summits 14.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 871733
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Crag sits 14.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Crag as a summit on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871733. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Crag sits at 44.42006° N, 71.07480° W (DMS 44°25′12″ N, 71°04′29″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Crag itself. The ones closest to Mount Crag:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Mountain | Shelburne | — | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Shelburne | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Shelburne | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Shelburne | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Shelburne | — | 1.6 mi |
| Artist Rock | Shelburne | — | 2.1 mi |
| Crows Nest | Shelburne | — | 2.3 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 2.5 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Shelburne | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Crag. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Crag.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 14.2 miles (west) and you reach Mount Crag; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.420°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Crag track the nearby Gates Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Crag
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Crag located?
Mount Crag is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Crag from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Crag?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Crag as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871733 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Crag?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Crag been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Crag.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34880841.