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North Peak — Summits 30.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 868803
30.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle, North Peak is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places North Peak in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868803). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Peak sits at 44.55628° N, 71.36824° W (DMS 44°33′23″ N, 71°22′06″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Peak itself. The ones closest to North Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Ledge | West Milan | — | 0.5 mi |
| Square Mountain | West Milan | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Stark | — | 2.9 mi |
| Round Mountain | West Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| Deer Mountain | West Milan | — | 3.1 mi |
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Location Hill | West Milan | — | 3.2 mi |
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | West Milan | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside North Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Devils Hopyard Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| South Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of North Peak. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 44.556°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Peak track the nearby Rogers Ledge summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Peak located?
North Peak is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868803 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Peak?
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: Q34886241.