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Mount Ingalls — Summits 13.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872078
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Ingalls sits 13.1 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Ingalls as a summit on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872078. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Ingalls sits at 44.43477° N, 71.05146° W (DMS 44°26′05″ N, 71°03′05″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Ingalls itself. The ones closest to Mount Ingalls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Crag | Shelburne | — | 1.5 mi |
| First Mountain | Shelburne | — | 2 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Shelburne | — | 2.1 mi |
| Crows Nest | Shelburne | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Shelburne | — | 2.3 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Success | Shelburne | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hark Hill | Shelburne | — | 2.9 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Ingalls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Ingalls.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 13.1 miles (west) and you reach Mount Ingalls; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.435°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 13.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Ingalls track the nearby Judson Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Ingalls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Ingalls located?
Mount Ingalls is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 13.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Ingalls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 13.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Ingalls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Ingalls as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872078 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Ingalls?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Ingalls been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Ingalls.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34881832.