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Savage Mountain — Summits 43.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 871150
Catalogued on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Savage Mountain — a summit — lies 43.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871150, Savage Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Savage Mountain sits at 44.73212° N, 71.54425° W (DMS 44°43′56″ N, 71°32′39″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Savage Mountain itself. The ones closest to Savage Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goback Mountain | Stratford | — | 0.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Stratford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Stratford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 2 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 2.3 mi |
| West Peak | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 4.2 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Savage Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1978 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Savage Mountain — 43.5 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.732°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Savage Mountain track the nearby Goback Mountain summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Savage Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Savage Mountain located?
Savage Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Savage Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Savage Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Savage Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871150 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Savage 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: Q34903962.