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Orne Mountain — Summits 40.9 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 868927
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Orne Mountain — a summit — lies 40.9 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868927, Orne Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Orne Mountain sits at 44.45422° N, 71.61536° W (DMS 44°27′15″ N, 71°36′55″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Orne Mountain itself. The ones closest to Orne Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | Lancaster | — | 1.3 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Lancaster | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Lancaster | — | 4.1 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 5 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Gilman | — | 5.6 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Gilman | — | 5.7 mi |
| Page Hill | Groveton | — | 5.8 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 5.8 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Gilman | — | 7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Groveton | — | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Orne Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1967 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Orne Mountain — 40.9 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 44.454°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Orne Mountain track the nearby Martin Meadow Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Orne Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Catbow Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 2 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Orne Mountain located?
Orne Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.9 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Orne Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Orne Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Orne Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868927 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Orne 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: Q34887809.