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Square Mountain — Summits 29.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 870127
Catalogued on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Square Mountain — a summit — lies 29.3 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 870127, Square Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Square Mountain sits at 44.55748° N, 71.34369° W (DMS 44°33′27″ N, 71°20′37″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Square Mountain itself. The ones closest to Square Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Ledge | West Milan | — | 1 mi |
| North Peak | West Milan | — | 1.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | West Milan | — | 1.9 mi |
| Deer Mountain | West Milan | — | 2.5 mi |
| Location Hill | West Milan | — | 3 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | West Milan | — | 3 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | West Milan | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Stark | — | 3.4 mi |
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Horn Hill | West Milan | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Square Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Square Mountain — 29.3 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 44.557°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Square Mountain track the nearby Greens Ledge bench terrace (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Square Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Square Mountain located?
Square Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Square Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Square Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Square Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870127 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Square 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: Q34910345.