Spruce Mountain — Summits 43.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 870112
Catalogued on the USGS Stratford quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Spruce Mountain — a summit — lies 43.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870112, Spruce 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 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Mountain sits at 44.71721° N, 71.55692° W (DMS 44°43′02″ N, 71°33′25″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spruce Mountain itself. The ones closest to Spruce Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Mountain | Stratford | — | 1.2 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Stratford | — | 1.5 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 2.7 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 3.4 mi |
| West Peak | Bunnell Mountain | — | 3.9 mi |
| Potato Hill | Stratford | — | 4.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 4.8 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.8 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Bissell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Spruce 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 44.717°), 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 Spruce Mountain track the nearby Savage Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Mountain located?
Spruce 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 Spruce 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 Spruce Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870112 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce 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: Q34910067.