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Edmands Col — Gaps 26.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871849
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Edmands Col — a mountain gap — lies 26.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871849, Edmands Col is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Edmands Col sits at 44.31117° N, 71.31313° W (DMS 44°18′40″ N, 71°18′47″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Edmands Col itself. The ones closest to Edmands Col:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Notch | Mount Washington | 2.2 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Mount Washington | 4.7 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Mount Crescent | 6.2 mi |
| Carter Notch | Carter Dome | 6.8 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Carter Dome | 7.2 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 7.6 mi |
| Perkins Notch | Jackson | 9.1 mi |
| Moriah George | Wild River | 11 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 11.7 mi |
| Trident Pass | Berlin | 12.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Edmands Col. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castellated Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Edmands Col — 26.7 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.311°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Edmands Col track the nearby Castellated Ridge (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Edmands Col
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castellated Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edmands Col located?
Edmands Col is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Edmands Col from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Edmands Col?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Edmands Col as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871849 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Edmands Col?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other gaps are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 19 other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire.