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Mount Waumbek — Summits 31.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 870689
At 4,006 feet of elevation, Mount Waumbek rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle — about 31.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Waumbek as a summit on the Jefferson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870689. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Waumbek sits at 44.43283° N, 71.41702° W (DMS 44°25′58″ N, 71°25′01″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,006 ft / 1,221 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Waumbek itself. The ones closest to Mount Waumbek:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Jefferson | — | 1.6 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Pond Hill | Mount Crescent | — | 3.2 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3.3 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Waumbek. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Waumbek is #6 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Waumbek ranks #656 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 49%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Waumbek.
Mount Waumbek is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain is part of the Pliny Range of the White Mountains. Waumbek is flanked to the northeast by Mount Weeks, to the west by Mount Starr King, and to the southeast by Pliny Mountain. Waumbek is drained by various brooks into the Israel River, and thence into the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 31.1 miles (west) and you reach Mount Waumbek; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.433°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Waumbek track the nearby Pliny Range (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Waumbek
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Waumbek located?
Mount Waumbek is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Waumbek from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Waumbek?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Waumbek as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870689 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Waumbek?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Waumbek?
Mount Waumbek rises to 4,006 feet (1,221 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Waumbek been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Waumbek.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6924524.