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Mount Dartmouth — Summits 30.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 866487
30.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle, Mount Dartmouth is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Dartmouth in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866487). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Dartmouth sits at 44.30243° N, 71.38360° W (DMS 44°18′09″ N, 71°23′01″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Dartmouth itself. The ones closest to Mount Dartmouth:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mitten | Mount Dartmouth | — | 1 mi |
| Millen Hill | Mount Washington | — | 1.1 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Deception | Mount Dartmouth | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Mount Washington | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 3.3 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 3.5 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Mount Dartmouth | — | 3.9 mi |
| Adams Five | Mount Washington | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Dartmouth. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Dartmouth.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Dartmouth. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 44.302°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Dartmouth track the nearby Dartmouth Range (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Dartmouth
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Millen Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Dartmouth located?
Mount Dartmouth is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Dartmouth from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Dartmouth?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Dartmouth as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866487 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Dartmouth?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Dartmouth been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Dartmouth.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34880924.