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Mount Field — Summits 35.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 873014
At 4,327 feet of elevation, Mount Field rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle — about 35.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Field as a summit on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 873014. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Field sits at 44.19614° N, 71.43310° W (DMS 44°11′46″ N, 71°25′59″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,327 ft / 1,319 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Field itself. The ones closest to Mount Field:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Avalon | Crawford Notch | 3,442 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Willey | Crawford Notch | 4,255 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Tom | Crawford Notch | 4,051 ft | 1.2 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Crawford Notch | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Echo | Crawford Notch | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Crawford Notch | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Crawford Notch | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Oscar | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.5 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | South Twin Mountain | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Field. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Field is #3 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Field ranks #772 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 40%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Field.
The feature is named after Darby Field.
Mount Field is a mountain located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The mountain is named after Darby Field (1610–1649), who in 1642 made the first known ascent of Mount Washington. Mount Field is the highest peak of the Willey Range of the White Mountains. Mt. Field is flanked to the northwest by Mount Tom, and to the southwest by Mount Willey. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 35.0 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Field; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.196°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Field track the nearby Mount Avalon summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Field
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Field located?
Mount Field is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Field from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Field?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Field as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873014 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Field?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Field?
Mount Field rises to 4,327 feet (1,319 metres) above sea level.
Who or what is Mount Field named after?
Wikidata attributes the name to Darby Field.
What other names has Mount Field been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Field.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q8523327.