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Pliny Mountain — Summits 29.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 869264
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle, the summit known as Pliny Mountain sits 29.8 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pliny Mountain as a summit on the Jefferson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869264. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pliny Mountain sits at 44.41674° N, 71.39292° W (DMS 44°25′00″ N, 71°23′35″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pliny Mountain itself. The ones closest to Pliny Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Waumbek | Jefferson | 4,006 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Pond Hill | Mount Crescent | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Randolph | Mount Crescent | — | 4.2 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Mount Crescent | 3,251 ft | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Pliny Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 29.8 miles (west) and you reach Pliny Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.417°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pliny Mountain track the nearby Pliny Range (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pliny Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pond Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pliny Mountain located?
Pliny Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pliny Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pliny Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pliny Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869264 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pliny 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: Q34896143.