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Moriah George — Gaps 16.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872329
Catalogued on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Moriah George — a mountain gap — lies 16.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872329, Moriah George is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moriah George sits at 44.30368° N, 71.09146° W (DMS 44°18′13″ N, 71°05′29″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moriah George itself. The ones closest to Moriah George:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zeta Pass | Carter Dome | 4.3 mi |
| Perkins Notch | Jackson | 5.3 mi |
| Carter Notch | Carter Dome | 5.9 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Mount Washington | 8.6 mi |
| Trident Pass | Berlin | 9.8 mi |
| Edmands Col | Mount Washington | 11 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 12.5 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Mount Crescent | 12.5 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Mount Washington | 13 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 18.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Moriah George. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Martins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 28-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moriah George — 16.5 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 44.304°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 16.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moriah George track the nearby Moriah Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moriah George
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriah Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bull Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moriah George located?
Moriah George is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moriah George from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moriah George?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moriah George as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872329 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moriah George?
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.