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Mount Jackson — Summits 32.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872093
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Jackson sits 32.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Jackson as a summit on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872093. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Jackson sits at 44.20324° N, 71.37540° W (DMS 44°12′12″ N, 71°22′31″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Jackson itself. The ones closest to Mount Jackson:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Webster | Crawford Notch | 3,911 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Pierce | Stairs Mountain | 4,311 ft | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Eisenhower | Stairs Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Davis | Stairs Mountain | 3,819 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Stairs Mountain | 4,003 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Mount Washington | — | 4.1 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Stairs Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Mount Washington | — | 4.5 mi |
| Engine Hill | Stairs Mountain | — | 4.7 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Stairs Mountain | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Jackson. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisdale Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Elephant Head Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Saco Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 32.2 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Jackson; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.203°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Jackson track the nearby Tisdale Spring (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Jackson
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisdale Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Jackson located?
Mount Jackson is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Jackson from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Jackson?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Jackson as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872093 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Jackson?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.