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Owlhead Mountain — Summits 36.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 868954
Catalogued on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Owlhead Mountain — a summit — lies 36.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868954, Owlhead Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Owlhead Mountain sits at 44.77902° N, 71.30554° W (DMS 44°46′44″ N, 71°18′20″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Owlhead Mountain itself. The ones closest to Owlhead Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Kelsey | Dixville Notch | 3,472 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Patience | Dummer Ponds | — | 3.4 mi |
| Muise Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Dixville Notch | — | 4 mi |
| Signal Mountain | Errol | — | 4 mi |
| Baldhead Mountain | Dixville Notch | — | 4.8 mi |
| Rice Mountain | Errol | — | 6 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Teakettle Ridge | — | 6.1 mi |
| Cow Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 6.3 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Diamond Pond | 2,694 ft | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Owlhead Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Owlhead Mountain — 36.3 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.779°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Owlhead Mountain track the nearby The Bog swamp (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Owlhead Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Owlhead Mountain located?
Owlhead Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Owlhead Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Owlhead Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Owlhead Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868954 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Owlhead 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: Q34888181.