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Mount Starr King — Summits 31.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 870151
At 3,907 feet of elevation, Mount Starr King rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle — about 31.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870151, Mount Starr King is recorded as a summit on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Starr King sits at 44.43449° N, 71.43286° W (DMS 44°26′04″ N, 71°25′58″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,907 ft / 1,191 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Starr King itself. The ones closest to Mount Starr King:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Waumbek | Jefferson | 4,006 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 1.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 1.3 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Jefferson | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3.5 mi |
| Pond Hill | Mount Crescent | — | 4 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.7 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 4.7 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Starr King. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Starr King is #9 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Starr King ranks #683 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 47%).
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1959 for this name.
Mount Starr King is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain is named after Thomas Starr King (1824–1864), and is part of the Pliny Range of the White Mountains. Mt. Starr King is flanked to the east by Mount Waumbek, and to the northwest by Haystack Mountain. Starr King is drained by various brooks into the Israel River, and thence into the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Starr King — 31.8 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.434°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Starr King track the nearby Pliny Range (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Starr King
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Starr King located?
Mount Starr King is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Starr King from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 31.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Starr King?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Starr King as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870151 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Starr King?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Starr King?
Mount Starr King rises to 3,907 feet (1,191 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q8523204.