The Bowl — Basins 44.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872782
One of only 11 basins catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, The Bowl lies on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire — 44.0 miles southwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872782, The Bowl is recorded as a basin on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Bowl sits at 43.93702° N, 71.39007° W (DMS 43°56′13″ N, 71°23′24″ W).
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside The Bowl. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Wonalancet | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| The Sleepers | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| South Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Middle Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 basins catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, The Bowl ranks #5 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 55%).
- This is one of only 11 basins catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Bowl — 44.0 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (43.937°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Bowl track the nearby Mount Whiteface summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Bowl
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Wonalancet | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Bowl located?
The Bowl is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Bowl from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Bowl?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Bowl as a basin, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872782 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Bowl?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How rare is basins as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 basins are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q49341119.