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Pininsula Molls Rock — Pillars 28.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 869205
One of only 15 pillars catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Pininsula Molls Rock lies on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire — 28.9 miles north-northwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pininsula Molls Rock in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a rock pillar in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869205). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pininsula Molls Rock sits at 44.77644° N, 71.05619° W (DMS 44°46′35″ N, 71°03′22″ W).
Other pillars in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 8 pillars catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pininsula Molls Rock itself. The ones closest to Pininsula Molls Rock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Table Rock | Dixville Notch | 13.5 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Mount Washington | 30.7 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Mount Washington | 36.1 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Wild River | 36.1 mi |
| Ball Crag | Mount Washington | 36.7 mi |
| Lion Head | Mount Washington | 37.2 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Stairs Mountain | 38.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Pininsula Molls Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Black Island Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tyler Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 15 pillars catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Pininsula Molls Rock ranks #8 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 47%).
- 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
Chapman Inn sits 28.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Pininsula Molls Rock. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.776°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pininsula Molls Rock track the nearby Magalloway River stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pininsula Molls Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Black Island Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pininsula Molls Rock located?
Pininsula Molls Rock is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pininsula Molls Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pininsula Molls Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pininsula Molls Rock as a rock pillar, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869205 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pininsula Molls Rock?
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.