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Eagle Crag — Pillars 17.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 871820
One of only 15 pillars catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Eagle Crag lies on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire — 17.5 miles southwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Eagle Crag as a rock pillar on the Wild River topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871820. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eagle Crag sits at 44.25368° N, 71.07174° W (DMS 44°15′13″ N, 71°04′18″ W).
Other pillars in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 8 pillars catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Eagle Crag itself. The ones closest to Eagle Crag:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Boulder | Stairs Mountain | 10.1 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Mount Washington | 10.8 mi |
| Lion Head | Mount Washington | 11 mi |
| Ball Crag | Mount Washington | 11.4 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Mount Washington | 12.5 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Umbagog Lake North | 36.1 mi |
| Table Rock | Dixville Notch | 43.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Eagle Crag. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Brickett Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 15 pillars catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Eagle Crag ranks #1 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 93%).
- This is one of only 15 pillars catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 17.5 miles (southwest) and you reach Eagle Crag; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.254°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 17.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Eagle Crag track the nearby Walker Ridge (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eagle Crag
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagle Crag located?
Eagle Crag is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 17.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eagle Crag from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eagle Crag?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eagle Crag as a rock pillar, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871820 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eagle Crag?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other pillars are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 7 other pillars in Coos County, New Hampshire.
How rare is pillars as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 15 pillars are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.