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Prospect Mountain — Summits 38.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 869377
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Prospect Mountain — a summit — lies 38.7 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869377, Prospect Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Prospect Mountain sits at 44.45146° N, 71.57070° W (DMS 44°27′05″ N, 71°34′15″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Prospect Mountain itself. The ones closest to Prospect Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | Lancaster | — | 0.9 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Lancaster | — | 2.2 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Lancaster | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 3.4 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 3.8 mi |
| Page Hill | Groveton | — | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 5.7 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 6.2 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 6.9 mi |
| Beech Hill | Groveton | — | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Prospect Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Prospect Mountain — 38.7 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 44.451°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Prospect Mountain track the nearby Mount Pleasant summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Prospect Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Prospect Mountain located?
Prospect Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Prospect Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Prospect Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Prospect Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869377 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Prospect 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: Q34899814.