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Mount Winthrop — Summits 14.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872959
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Mount Winthrop — a summit — lies 14.8 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872959, Mount Winthrop is recorded as a summit on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Winthrop sits at 44.40144° N, 71.08841° W (DMS 44°24′05″ N, 71°05′18″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Winthrop itself. The ones closest to Mount Winthrop:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Rock | Shelburne | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Crag | Shelburne | — | 1.5 mi |
| First Mountain | Shelburne | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Evans | Shelburne | — | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Shelburne | — | 1.9 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Shelburne | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Shelburne | — | 2.5 mi |
| Stevens Point | Berlin | — | 2.7 mi |
| Crows Nest | Shelburne | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Shelburne | — | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Winthrop. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Rattle River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Winthrop.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 25-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Winthrop — 14.8 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.401°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Winthrop track the nearby East Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Winthrop
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gates Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Austin Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Clement Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Winthrop located?
Mount Winthrop is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Winthrop from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Winthrop?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Winthrop as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872959 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Winthrop?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Winthrop been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Winthrop.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34928362.