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Round Mountain — Summits 27.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 869604
27.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle, Round Mountain is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America (GNIS ID = 869604)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Round Mountain in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869604). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Mountain sits at 44.54019° N, 71.31362° W (DMS 44°32′25″ N, 71°18′49″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Mountain itself. The ones closest to Round Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Mountain | West Milan | — | 1.2 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | West Milan | — | 1.8 mi |
| Square Mountain | West Milan | — | 1.9 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | West Milan | — | 1.9 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | West Milan | — | 2.5 mi |
| North Peak | West Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| Horn Hill | West Milan | — | 3.8 mi |
| Location Hill | West Milan | — | 4.4 mi |
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Milan | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Round Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Betty Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Round Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 47 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.540°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Mountain track the nearby Cold Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Mountain located?
Round Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Round Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Round Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869604 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Round 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: Q34901996.