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Mount Davis — Summits 29.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871771
At 3,819 feet of elevation, Mount Davis rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle — about 29.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871771, Mount Davis is recorded as a summit on the USGS Stairs Mountain 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 Davis sits at 44.20422° N, 71.31063° W (DMS 44°12′15″ N, 71°18′38″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,819 ft / 1,164 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Davis itself. The ones closest to Mount Davis:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Isolation | Stairs Mountain | 4,003 ft | 0.7 mi |
| Engine Hill | Stairs Mountain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Stairs Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Pierce | Stairs Mountain | 4,311 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Eisenhower | Stairs Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Jackson | Crawford Notch | — | 3.2 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Stairs Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Mount Washington | — | 3.4 mi |
| Boott Spur | Mount Washington | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Mount Washington | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Davis. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Isolation | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Engine Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Upper Stairs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Pierce | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Davis is #12 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Davis ranks #593 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 54%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Davis.
The feature is named after Davis political family.
Mount Davis is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain is located along Montalban Ridge, a series of summits extending south from Mount Washington in the White Mountains. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Davis — 29.3 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.204°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Davis track the nearby Mount Isolation summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Davis
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Isolation | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Engine Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Davis located?
Mount Davis is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Davis from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Davis?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Davis as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871771 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Davis?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Davis?
Mount Davis rises to 3,819 feet (1,164 metres) above sea level.
Who or what is Mount Davis named after?
Wikidata attributes the name to Davis political family.
What other names has Mount Davis been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Davis.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6920376.