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Pine Mountain — Summits 21.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872506
Catalogued on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Pine Mountain — a summit — lies 21.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872506, Pine Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Mountain sits at 44.36593° N, 71.21525° W (DMS 44°21′57″ N, 71°12′55″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pine Mountain itself. The ones closest to Pine Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Surprise | Carter Dome | — | 3.1 mi |
| Point Lookout | Berlin | — | 3.2 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Berlin | — | 3.2 mi |
| Imp Face | Carter Dome | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Madison | Mount Washington | — | 4 mi |
| Stevens Point | Berlin | — | 4.1 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 4.2 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 4.4 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Berlin | — | 4.4 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Carter Dome | 4,049 ft | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Triple Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Imp Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1950 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pine Mountain — 21.2 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 44.366°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pine Mountain track the nearby Townline Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Triple Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Mountain located?
Pine Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872506 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine 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.