West Peak — Summits 46.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872895
46.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle, West Peak is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Peak in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872895). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Peak sits at 44.00702° N, 71.54743° W (DMS 44°00′25″ N, 71°32′51″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Peak itself. The ones closest to West Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Osceola | Mount Osceola | 4,315 ft | 0.7 mi |
| East Peak | Mount Osceola | 4,156 ft | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Waterville Valley | 4,003 ft | 2.8 mi |
| The Scaur | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Mount Carrigain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Flume Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.7 mi |
| Green Mountain | Waterville Valley | — | 4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Mount Carrigain | — | 4.1 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside West Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Sandwich Range | Ranges | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| East Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cheney Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Greeley Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of West Peak. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.007°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Peak track the nearby Breadtray Ridge (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Sandwich Range | Ranges | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| East Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Peak located?
West Peak is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872895 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Peak?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34882856.