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Mount Tecumseh — Summits 48.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 872778
At 4,003 feet of elevation, Mount Tecumseh rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle — about 48.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Tecumseh in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872778). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Tecumseh sits at 43.96654° N, 71.55661° W (DMS 43°58′00″ N, 71°33′24″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,003 ft / 1,220 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Tecumseh itself. The ones closest to Mount Tecumseh:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain | Waterville Valley | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Mount Osceola | 4,315 ft | 2.6 mi |
| West Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 2.8 mi |
| East Peak | Mount Osceola | 4,156 ft | 3.3 mi |
| The Scaur | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.4 mi |
| Flume Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.1 mi |
| Noon Peak | Waterville Valley | — | 4.2 mi |
| Jennings Peak | Waterville Valley | — | 4.5 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Mount Carrigain | — | 4.9 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Tecumseh. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Snows Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Tecumseh is #12 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Tecumseh ranks #1242 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 3%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Tecumseh.
Mount Tecumseh is a mountain located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The mountain is named after the Shawnee leader Tecumseh, and is a part of the White Mountains. The east side of Tecumseh drains into the Mad River; the west side drains into several brooks. All are tributaries of the Pemigewasset River, which drains into the Merrimack River and thence into the Gulf of Maine in Massachusetts. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Mount Tecumseh. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (43.967°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Tecumseh track the nearby Green Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Tecumseh
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Tecumseh located?
Mount Tecumseh is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Tecumseh from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Tecumseh?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Tecumseh as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872778 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Tecumseh?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Tecumseh?
Mount Tecumseh rises to 4,003 feet (1,220 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Tecumseh been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Tecumseh.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6924064.