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Pinkham Notch — Gaps 25.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872508
25.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle, Pinkham Notch is a mountain gap recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pinkham Notch in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872508). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pinkham Notch sits at 44.25757° N, 71.25369° W (DMS 44°15′27″ N, 71°15′13″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pinkham Notch itself. The ones closest to Pinkham Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Notch | Carter Dome | 2.9 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Carter Dome | 4.3 mi |
| Edmands Col | Mount Washington | 4.7 mi |
| Perkins Notch | Jackson | 4.9 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Mount Washington | 5.6 mi |
| Moriah George | Wild River | 8.6 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Mount Crescent | 10.2 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 11.3 mi |
| Trident Pass | Berlin | 14 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 16.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Pinkham Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Cutler River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Boott Spur | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Pinkham Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 43 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.258°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pinkham Notch track the nearby New River stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pinkham Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Cutler River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Lost Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Glen Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pinkham Notch located?
Pinkham Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pinkham Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pinkham Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pinkham Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872508 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pinkham Notch?
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.