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Mount Dustan — Summits 34.5 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 866674
Catalogued on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Mount Dustan — a summit — lies 34.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866674, Mount Dustan is recorded as a summit on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Dustan sits at 44.85843° N, 71.08123° W (DMS 44°51′30″ N, 71°04′52″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Dustan itself. The ones closest to Mount Dustan:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Peaks | Wilsons Mills | — | 2.5 mi |
| Rands Rock | Wilsons Mills | — | 3 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 4.2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 4.2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Errol | — | 4.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 5 mi |
| Round Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 5.8 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Mount Pisgah | — | 6.3 mi |
| Errol Hill | Umbagog Lake North | — | 6.7 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Umbagog Lake North | — | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Dustan. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Round Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Dustan.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Dustan — 34.5 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.858°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Dustan track the nearby Swift Diamond River stream (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Dustan
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Dustan located?
Mount Dustan is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Dustan from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Dustan?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Dustan as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866674 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Dustan?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Dustan been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Dustan.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34881090.