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West Royce Mountain — Summits 13.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872897
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wild River quadrangle, the summit known as West Royce Mountain sits 13.4 miles west-southwest 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 West Royce Mountain as a summit on the Wild River topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872897. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Royce Mountain sits at 44.30248° N, 71.01828° W (DMS 44°18′09″ N, 71°01′06″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Royce Mountain itself. The ones closest to West Royce Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged Jacket | Wild River | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Meader | Wild River | — | 2.9 mi |
| Howe Peak | Wild River | — | 4.3 mi |
| Shelburne Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,734 ft | 5.3 mi |
| North Baldface | Chatham | — | 5.3 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Shelburne | — | 5.7 mi |
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,755 ft | 6 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Carter Dome | 4,049 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Artist Rock | Shelburne | — | 6.5 mi |
| Hark Hill | Shelburne | — | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside West Royce Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Royce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dewdrop Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Burnt Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 13.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach West Royce Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 23 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.302°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 13.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at West Royce Mountain track the nearby East Royce Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Royce Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Royce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Royce Mountain located?
West Royce Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 13.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Royce Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Royce Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Royce Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872897 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Royce 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: Q34819763.