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Tug Mountain — Summits 35.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 870526
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Tug Mountain — a summit — lies 35.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870526, Tug Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tug Mountain sits at 44.47979° N, 71.50367° W (DMS 44°28′47″ N, 71°30′13″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tug Mountain itself. The ones closest to Tug Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | Lancaster | — | 2.3 mi |
| Page Hill | Groveton | — | 3.1 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 3.5 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Lancaster | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Lancaster | — | 4.5 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 5.3 mi |
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Tug Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Tug Mountain — 35.6 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
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 35.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tug Mountain track the nearby Bunnell Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tug Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunnell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tug Mountain located?
Tug Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tug Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tug Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tug Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870526 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tug 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: Q34814526.