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Mount Webster — Summits 33.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872876
At 3,911 feet of elevation, Mount Webster rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle — about 33.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Webster as a summit on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872876. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Webster sits at 44.19481° N, 71.38789° W (DMS 44°11′41″ N, 71°23′16″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,911 ft / 1,192 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 Webster itself. The ones closest to Mount Webster:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Jackson | Crawford Notch | — | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Pierce | Stairs Mountain | 4,311 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Eisenhower | Stairs Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Davis | Stairs Mountain | 3,819 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Stairs Mountain | 4,003 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Stairs Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Crawford | Stairs Mountain | 3,119 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Stairs Mountain | — | 4.9 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Mount Washington | — | 4.9 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Mount Washington | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Webster. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisdale Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Jackson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Webster is #8 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Webster ranks #717 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 44%).
Historical record
Also known as: Notch Mountain, Mt. Webster.
The feature is named after Daniel Webster.
Mount Webster is a mountain located on the border between Coos County and Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. Formerly called Notch Mountain, it is named after Daniel Webster (1782–1852), and is the south-westernmost of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains. Mount Webster is flanked to the northeast by Mount Jackson; to the southwest it faces Mount Willey across Crawford Notch. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 33.0 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Webster; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 57 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.195°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Webster track the nearby Tisdale Spring (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Webster
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tisdale Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Jackson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Webster located?
Mount Webster is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Webster from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Webster?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Webster as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872876 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Webster?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Webster?
Mount Webster rises to 3,911 feet (1,192 metres) above sea level.
Who or what is Mount Webster named after?
Wikidata attributes the name to Daniel Webster.
What other names has Mount Webster been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Notch Mountain, Mt. Webster.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q1950804.