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Muise Mountain — Summits 39.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 1954707
39.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle, Muise Mountain is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Muise Mountain in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1954707). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Muise Mountain sits at 44.78561° N, 71.37805° W (DMS 44°47′08″ N, 71°22′41″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Muise Mountain itself. The ones closest to Muise Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldhead Mountain | Dixville Notch | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Dixville Notch | 3,472 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Dixville Notch | — | 3.6 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.1 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Dixville Notch | — | 4.6 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.7 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.9 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 5 mi |
| Cilley Hill | Bunnell Mountain | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Muise Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadwah Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Muise Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.786°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Muise Mountain track the nearby Gadwah Notch mountain gap (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Muise Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadwah Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Muise Mountain located?
Muise Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Muise Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Muise Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Muise Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1954707 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Muise Mountain?
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.
Wikidata: Q34928675.