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Table Rock — Pillars 40.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 870323
One of only 15 pillars catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Table Rock lies on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire — 40.5 miles northwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Table Rock as a rock pillar on the Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870323. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Table Rock sits at 44.86227° N, 71.30341° W (DMS 44°51′44″ N, 71°18′12″ W).
Other pillars in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 8 pillars catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Table Rock itself. The ones closest to Table Rock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Umbagog Lake North | 13.5 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Mount Washington | 34.7 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Mount Washington | 40.2 mi |
| Ball Crag | Mount Washington | 40.6 mi |
| Lion Head | Mount Washington | 41.3 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Stairs Mountain | 43.2 mi |
| Eagle Crag | Wild River | 43.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Table Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Flume | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 15 pillars catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Table Rock ranks #15 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 0%).
- 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 NW out of Bethel for 40.5 miles (northwest) and you reach Table Rock; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.862°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Table Rock track the nearby Lake Gloriette reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Table Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Flume | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Table Rock located?
Table Rock is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Table Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Table Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Table Rock as a rock pillar, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870323 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Table 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.