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The Humps — Summits 34.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 870386
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle, the summit known as The Humps sits 34.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists The Humps as a summit on the Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870386. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Humps sits at 44.32978° N, 71.48098° W (DMS 44°19′47″ N, 71°28′52″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Humps itself. The ones closest to The Humps:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owlshead | Mount Dartmouth | — | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Martha | Mount Dartmouth | — | 0.9 mi |
| Cherry Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 0.9 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Deception | Mount Dartmouth | — | 3.7 mi |
| Little Mount Deception | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.1 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Mitten | Mount Dartmouth | — | 5.1 mi |
| Mount Dartmouth | Mount Dartmouth | — | 5.2 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside The Humps. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owlshead | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Martha | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cherry Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Streator Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stanley Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 34.6 miles (west) and you reach The Humps; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.330°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Humps track the nearby Owlshead summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Humps
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owlshead | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Martha | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cherry Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Humps located?
The Humps is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Humps from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Humps?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Humps as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870386 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Humps?
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: Q34812317.