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Terrace Mountain — Summits 30.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 870362
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle, the summit known as Terrace Mountain sits 30.3 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Terrace Mountain as a summit on the Jefferson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870362. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Terrace Mountain sits at 44.47747° N, 71.39545° W (DMS 44°28′39″ N, 71°23′44″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Terrace Mountain itself. The ones closest to Terrace Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 2.2 mi |
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 2.6 mi |
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Jefferson | 4,006 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 3.9 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Jefferson | — | 4.2 mi |
| Pond Hill | Mount Crescent | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Terrace Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 30.3 miles (west) and you reach Terrace Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.477°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Terrace Mountain track the nearby Willard Notch mountain gap (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Terrace Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Terrace Mountain located?
Terrace Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Terrace Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Terrace Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Terrace Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870362 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Terrace 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.