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Victor Head — Summits 34.8 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 870617
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the summit known as Victor Head sits 34.8 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 Victor Head as a summit on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870617. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Victor Head sits at 44.64430° N, 71.41038° W (DMS 44°38′39″ N, 71°24′37″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Victor Head itself. The ones closest to Victor Head:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 1.1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 1.2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 1.5 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Stark | — | 1.7 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 1.8 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 1.8 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Stark | — | 3.5 mi |
| Bag Hill | Percy Peaks | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Victor Head. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 34.8 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Victor Head; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.644°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Victor Head track the nearby Christine Lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Victor Head
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Victor Head located?
Victor Head is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Victor Head from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Victor Head?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Victor Head as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870617 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Victor Head?
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: Q34817574.