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Mount Surprise — Summits 18.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872765
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Surprise sits 18.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Surprise as a summit on the Carter Dome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872765. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Surprise sits at 44.36218° N, 71.15204° W (DMS 44°21′44″ N, 71°09′07″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Surprise itself. The ones closest to Mount Surprise:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,755 ft | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Carter Dome | 4,049 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Stevens Point | Berlin | — | 2.4 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Evans | Shelburne | — | 2.6 mi |
| Point Lookout | Berlin | — | 2.6 mi |
| Shelburne Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,734 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Berlin | — | 3 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 3.1 mi |
| Imp Face | Carter Dome | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Surprise. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Surprise.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 18.2 miles (west) and you reach Mount Surprise; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 31 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.362°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Surprise track the nearby Stony Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Surprise
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Surprise located?
Mount Surprise is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Surprise from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Surprise?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Surprise as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872765 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Surprise?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Surprise been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Surprise.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34883858.