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Mount Jasper — Summits 20.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872095
Catalogued on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Mount Jasper — a summit — lies 20.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “archaeological site in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872095, Mount Jasper is recorded as a summit on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Jasper sits at 44.48693° N, 71.19330° W (DMS 44°29′13″ N, 71°11′36″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Jasper itself. The ones closest to Mount Jasper:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Forest | Berlin | — | 1.1 mi |
| Cates Hill | Milan | — | 1.4 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Berlin | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Berlin | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sugar Mountain | Berlin | — | 3.5 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Berlin | — | 4.2 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Mount Crescent | 3,264 ft | 5 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 5.1 mi |
| Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 5.2 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Berlin | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Jasper. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Jericho Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
Heritage listing: National Register of Historic Places listed place.
The Mount Jasper Lithic Source is a prehistoric archaeological site in Berlin, New Hampshire. Located on the slopes of Mount Jasper on the north side of the city, it includes one of the only known evidences of mining by pre-Contact Native Americans in the eastern United States. The mountain is a source of rhyolite, apparently prized for its qualities in the manufacture of stone tools. The site includes a mine shaft about 9 metres (30 ft) deep, as well as workshops at the base and summit of the mountain. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Jasper — 20.7 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.487°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Jasper track the nearby Dead River Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Jasper
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Jasper located?
Mount Jasper is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Jasper from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 20.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Jasper?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Jasper as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872095 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Jasper?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Does Mount Jasper have a heritage designation?
Yes — Mount Jasper is listed as National Register of Historic Places listed place.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6921483.