Mount Pisgah — Summits 45.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 869233
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Pisgah quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Mount Pisgah — a summit — lies 45.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869233, Mount Pisgah is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Pisgah quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Pisgah sits at 44.99542° N, 71.21275° W (DMS 44°59′43″ N, 71°12′46″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Pisgah itself. The ones closest to Mount Pisgah:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop Mountain | Lake Francis | — | 3 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Lake Francis | — | 3.4 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 4 mi |
| South Mountain | Lake Francis | — | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Mount Pisgah | — | 5.1 mi |
| Magalloway Mountain | Magalloway Mountain | — | 5.3 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 5.4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 5.9 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Pisgah. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pesky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.9 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 6.3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Pisgah.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Pisgah — 45.8 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.995°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Pisgah track the nearby Pisgah Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Pisgah
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Pisgah located?
Mount Pisgah is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Pisgah from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Pisgah?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Pisgah as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869233 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Pisgah?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Pisgah been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Pisgah.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34883037.