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The Outlook — Summits 14.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 872792
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle, the summit known as The Outlook sits 14.0 miles west-northwest 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 Outlook as a summit on the Shelburne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872792. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Outlook sits at 44.48043° N, 71.05285° W (DMS 44°28′50″ N, 71°03′10″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Outlook itself. The ones closest to The Outlook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Success | Shelburne | — | 0.9 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Shelburne | — | 3.2 mi |
| Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 3.3 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Shelburne | — | 3.7 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 3.8 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Shelburne | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Crag | Shelburne | — | 4.3 mi |
| First Mountain | Shelburne | — | 4.3 mi |
| Crows Nest | Shelburne | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside The Outlook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Success | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Carlo Col | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| South Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 14.0 miles (west-northwest) and you reach The Outlook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.480°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 14.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Outlook track the nearby Mount Success summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Outlook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Success | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Carlo Col | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Outlook located?
The Outlook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Outlook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Outlook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Outlook as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872792 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Outlook?
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: Q34812397.