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North Bald Cap — Summits 14.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872387
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the summit known as North Bald Cap sits 14.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
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 North Bald Cap as a summit on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872387. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Bald Cap sits at 44.46608° N, 71.07354° W (DMS 44°27′58″ N, 71°04′25″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Bald Cap itself. The ones closest to North Bald Cap:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outlook | Shelburne | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Success | Shelburne | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Shelburne | — | 2.3 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Shelburne | — | 2.4 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Shelburne | — | 2.8 mi |
| First Mountain | Shelburne | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Crag | Shelburne | — | 3.2 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Berlin | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside North Bald Cap. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Outlook | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Success | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Dream Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dryad Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
North Bald Cap, formerly known as Mount Success, is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain has an elevation of 2,893 feet (882 m) and is a part of the Mahoosuc Range of the White Mountains. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 14.7 miles (west-northwest) and you reach North Bald Cap; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.466°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at North Bald Cap track the nearby Larry Flume stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Bald Cap
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Outlook | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Bald Cap located?
North Bald Cap is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Bald Cap from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Bald Cap?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Bald Cap as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872387 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Bald Cap?
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: Q30595854.