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Wildcat Mountain — Summits 22.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872940
At 4,422 feet of elevation, Wildcat Mountain rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle — about 22.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wildcat Mountain in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872940). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wildcat Mountain sits at 44.25951° N, 71.20185° W (DMS 44°15′34″ N, 71°12′07″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,422 ft / 1,348 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wildcat Mountain itself. The ones closest to Wildcat Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Dome | Carter Dome | — | 1.2 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Hight | Carter Dome | — | 1.9 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,420 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Mount Washington | — | 3.1 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 3.5 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 4.2 mi |
| Imp Face | Carter Dome | — | 4.4 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 4.5 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Stairs Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Wildcat Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Carter Dome | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Vals Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Hight | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Wildcat Mountain is #1 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Wildcat Mountain ranks #397 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 69%).
Historical record
Wildcat Mountain is a mountain located in Coos County, northern New Hampshire, United States. The mountain is part of the Carter-Moriah Range of the White Mountains, on the east side of Pinkham Notch. Wildcat Mountain faces Carter Dome across Carter Notch to the northeast, and Mount Washington across Pinkham Notch to the west. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Wildcat Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 39 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.260°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Wildcat Mountain track the nearby Carter Notch mountain gap (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wildcat Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Carter Dome | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wildcat Mountain located?
Wildcat Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 22.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wildcat Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wildcat Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wildcat Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872940 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wildcat Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Wildcat Mountain?
Wildcat Mountain rises to 4,422 feet (1,348 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q8001021.