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Mount Joseph Whipple — Summits 33.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 1964969
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Joseph Whipple sits 33.1 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 Joseph Whipple as a summit on the Jefferson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 1964969. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Joseph Whipple sits at 44.44141° N, 71.45685° W (DMS 44°26′29″ N, 71°27′25″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Joseph Whipple itself. The ones closest to Mount Joseph Whipple:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Jefferson | 4,006 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 3.5 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3.6 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 4 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 4.6 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Pond Hill | Mount Crescent | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Joseph Whipple. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 2002 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 33.1 miles (west) and you reach Mount Joseph Whipple; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 57 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.441°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Joseph Whipple track the nearby Haystack Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Joseph Whipple
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Joseph Whipple located?
Mount Joseph Whipple is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Joseph Whipple from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Joseph Whipple?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Joseph Whipple as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1964969 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Joseph Whipple?
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.
Wikidata: Q34881927.