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Point Lookout — Summits 18.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872513
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Berlin quadrangle, the summit known as Point Lookout sits 18.7 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Point Lookout as a summit on the Berlin topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872513. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Point Lookout sits at 44.39796° N, 71.16792° W (DMS 44°23′53″ N, 71°10′04″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Point Lookout itself. The ones closest to Point Lookout:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadmine Ledge | Berlin | — | 0.5 mi |
| Stevens Point | Berlin | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Berlin | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Carter Dome | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Evans | Shelburne | — | 2.6 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Berlin | — | 2.6 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Shelburne | — | 3.9 mi |
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,755 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Berlin | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Point Lookout. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 18.7 miles (west) and you reach Point Lookout; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 32 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.398°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Point Lookout track the nearby Leadmine Ledge summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Point Lookout
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Point Lookout located?
Point Lookout is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Point Lookout from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Point Lookout?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Point Lookout as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872513 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Point Lookout?
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: Q34896386.