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Mount Sam Adams — Summits 25.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871351
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Mount Sam Adams — a summit — lies 25.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871351, Mount Sam Adams is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Sam Adams sits at 44.32149° N, 71.29988° W (DMS 44°19′17″ N, 71°18′00″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Sam Adams itself. The ones closest to Mount Sam Adams:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Abigail Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.3 mi |
| Adams Five | Mount Washington | — | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Madison | Mount Washington | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 1.4 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Mount Washington | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 2.6 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Sam Adams. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Sam Adams.
The feature is named after Samuel Adams.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Sam Adams — 25.9 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.321°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Sam Adams track the nearby Nowell Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Sam Adams
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Sam Adams located?
Mount Sam Adams is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Sam Adams from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Sam Adams?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Sam Adams as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871351 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Sam Adams?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Who or what is Mount Sam Adams named after?
Wikidata attributes the name to Samuel Adams.
What other names has Mount Sam Adams been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Sam Adams.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34883479.