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Mount Washington — Summits 27.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871352
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Washington sits 27.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Washington as a summit on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871352. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 01/18/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Washington sits at 44.27058° N, 71.30333° W (DMS 44°16′14″ N, 71°18′12″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Washington itself. The ones closest to Mount Washington:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 1.2 mi |
| Boott Spur | Mount Washington | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Mount Washington | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Mount Washington | — | 1.8 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Stairs Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 2.4 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Mount Washington | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Eisenhower | Stairs Mountain | — | 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 Washington. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 11, 2024 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 27.1 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Washington; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.271°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Washington track the nearby Presidential Range (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Washington
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Washington located?
Mount Washington is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Washington from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Washington?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Washington as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871352 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Washington?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.