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Mount Oscar — Summits 35.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 872438
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Oscar sits 35.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Oscar as a summit on the Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872438. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Oscar sits at 44.25049° N, 71.48159° W (DMS 44°15′02″ N, 71°28′54″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Oscar itself. The ones closest to Mount Oscar:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rosebrook | Crawford Notch | — | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Crawford Notch | — | 1.5 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.7 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Echo | Crawford Notch | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Tom | Crawford Notch | 4,051 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Crawford Notch | 3,442 ft | 4 mi |
| Mount Field | Crawford Notch | 4,327 ft | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Oscar. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Deception Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Upper Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Assaguam Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Oscar.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 35.9 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Oscar; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.250°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Oscar track the nearby Hale Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Oscar
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lower Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Deception Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Oscar located?
Mount Oscar is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Oscar from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Oscar?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Oscar as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872438 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Oscar?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Oscar been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Oscar.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34882844.