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Mount Meader — Summits 16.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872271
16.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, Mount Meader is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Meader in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872271). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Meader sits at 44.26921° N, 71.05343° W (DMS 44°16′09″ N, 71°03′12″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Meader itself. The ones closest to Mount Meader:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged Jacket | Wild River | — | 0.4 mi |
| North Baldface | Chatham | — | 2.5 mi |
| West Royce Mountain | Wild River | — | 2.9 mi |
| Howe Peak | Wild River | — | 5.8 mi |
| Mount Hight | Carter Dome | — | 5.8 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 6.1 mi |
| Shelburne Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,734 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Carter Dome | Carter Dome | — | 6.2 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,420 ft | 6.3 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Meader. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Brickett Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Meader.
Mount Meader, elevation 2,782 feet (848 m), is a mountain in the Baldface-Royce Range, located in Coos County, New Hampshire. It is reached by the Basin Rim, Mount Meader, and Meader Ridge trails. It is flanked to the southwest by Eagle Crag, and to the northeast by West Royce Mountain. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Mount Meader. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.269°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 16.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Meader track the nearby Ragged Jacket summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Meader
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Meader located?
Mount Meader is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Meader from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Meader?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Meader as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872271 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Meader?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Meader been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Meader.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6922130.