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Owlshead — Summits 35.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 868957
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Owlshead — a summit — lies 35.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868957, Owlshead is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Owlshead sits at 44.33859° N, 71.49230° W (DMS 44°20′19″ N, 71°29′32″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Owlshead itself. The ones closest to Owlshead:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Martha | Mount Dartmouth | — | 0.6 mi |
| The Humps | Mount Dartmouth | — | 0.8 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Deception | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.5 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.9 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.9 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 5.3 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 5.4 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Twin Mountain | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Owlshead. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Martha | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Humps | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Streator Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Owlshead — 35.0 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 44.339°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Owlshead track the nearby Cherry Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Owlshead
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Martha | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Humps | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Streator Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Owlshead located?
Owlshead is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Owlshead from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Owlshead?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Owlshead as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868957 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Owlshead?
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: Q34888338.