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Mount Quincy Adams — Summits 25.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871350
25.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle, Mount Quincy Adams is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Quincy Adams in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871350). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Quincy Adams sits at 44.32436° N, 71.28781° W (DMS 44°19′28″ N, 71°17′16″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Quincy Adams itself. The ones closest to Mount Quincy Adams:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Madison | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Adams Five | Mount Washington | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Mount Washington | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 3 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Quincy Adams. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Quincy Adams.
The feature is named after John Quincy Adams.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Quincy Adams. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 43 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 44.324°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Quincy Adams track the nearby Durand Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Quincy Adams
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Quincy Adams located?
Mount Quincy Adams is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Quincy Adams from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Quincy Adams?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Quincy Adams as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871350 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Quincy Adams?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Who or what is Mount Quincy Adams named after?
Wikidata attributes the name to John Quincy Adams.
What other names has Mount Quincy Adams been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Quincy Adams.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34883273.