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Bigelow Lawn — Other Natural Features 27.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 2749834
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bigelow Lawn — a natural feature — lies 27.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2749834, Bigelow Lawn is recorded as a natural feature on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/30/2014.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bigelow Lawn sits at 44.26238° N, 71.30688° W (DMS 44°15′45″ N, 71°18′25″ W).
Other other natural features in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 other natural features catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bigelow Lawn itself. The ones closest to Bigelow Lawn:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Gardens | Mount Washington | 0.9 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Stairs Mountain | 7.6 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Teakettle Ridge | 31.1 mi |
| The Flume | Dixville Notch | 41.3 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Wilsons Mills | 47.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Bigelow Lawn. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Boott Spur | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bigelow Lawn — 27.4 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. Being this far north (lat 44.262°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bigelow Lawn track the nearby Presidential Range (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bigelow Lawn
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bigelow Lawn located?
Bigelow Lawn is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bigelow Lawn from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bigelow Lawn?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bigelow Lawn as a natural feature, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2749834 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bigelow Lawn?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other other natural features are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 5 other other natural features in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34864150.