West Spur Whiteface — Summits 45.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872899
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, West Spur Whiteface — a summit — lies 45.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872899, West Spur Whiteface is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Spur Whiteface sits at 43.93293° N, 71.42162° W (DMS 43°55′59″ N, 71°25′18″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Spur Whiteface itself. The ones closest to West Spur Whiteface:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | 4,019 ft | 0.8 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Wonalancet | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.3 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Mount Tripyramid | 4,043 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside West Spur Whiteface. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Bowl | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from West Spur Whiteface — 45.2 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.933°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Spur Whiteface track the nearby Mount Whiteface summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Spur Whiteface
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Bowl | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lost Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Flat Mountain Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Spur Whiteface located?
West Spur Whiteface is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Spur Whiteface from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Spur Whiteface?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Spur Whiteface as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872899 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Spur Whiteface?
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: Q34867825.