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Van Dyck Mountain — Summits 43.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 870605
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Van Dyck Mountain sits 43.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Van Dyck Mountain as a summit on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870605. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Van Dyck Mountain sits at 44.91102° N, 71.31409° W (DMS 44°54′40″ N, 71°18′51″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Van Dyck Mountain itself. The ones closest to Van Dyck Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 1 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Diamond Pond | 2,694 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sanguinary Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Paul Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Diamond Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Holden Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Van Dyck Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hix Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 43.5 miles (northwest) and you reach Van Dyck Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.911°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Van Dyck Mountain track the nearby Mud Pond reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Van Dyck Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Van Dyck Mountain located?
Van Dyck Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Van Dyck Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Van Dyck Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Van Dyck Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870605 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Van Dyck 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.