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Mount Pleasant — Summits 39.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 869261
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Pleasant sits 39.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America (GNIS ID = 869261)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Pleasant as a summit on the Lancaster topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869261. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Pleasant sits at 44.45407° N, 71.58818° W (DMS 44°27′15″ N, 71°35′17″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Pleasant itself. The ones closest to Mount Pleasant:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Mountain | Lancaster | — | 0.9 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Lancaster | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Lancaster | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 4.1 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 4.5 mi |
| Page Hill | Groveton | — | 5 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Gilman | — | 6.5 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 6.5 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Gilman | — | 6.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Groveton | — | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Pleasant. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Pleasant.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 39.6 miles (west) and you reach Mount Pleasant; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.454°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Pleasant track the nearby Prospect Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Pleasant
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Pleasant located?
Mount Pleasant is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Pleasant from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Pleasant?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Pleasant as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869261 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Pleasant?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Pleasant been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Pleasant.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34883155.