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Mount Jefferson — Summits 27.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872101
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Mount Jefferson — a summit — lies 27.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872101, Mount Jefferson is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Jefferson sits at 44.30432° N, 71.31670° W (DMS 44°18′16″ N, 71°19′00″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Jefferson itself. The ones closest to Mount Jefferson:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Five | Mount Washington | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Mount Washington | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Mount Washington | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Adams | Mount Washington | — | 1.7 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Mount Washington | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Washington | Mount Washington | — | 2.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Jefferson. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castellated Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Jefferson — 27.0 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.304°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Jefferson track the nearby Castellated Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Jefferson
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castellated Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Jefferson located?
Mount Jefferson is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Jefferson from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Jefferson?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Jefferson as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872101 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Jefferson?
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.