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Crescent Range — Ranges 23.9 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 866400
One of only 11 ranges catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Crescent Range lies on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire — 23.9 miles west of the Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain range in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Crescent Range in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain range in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866400). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crescent Range sits at 44.43966° N, 71.27050° W (DMS 44°26′23″ N, 71°16′14″ W).
Other ranges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 ranges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crescent Range itself. The ones closest to Crescent Range:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pliny Range | Jefferson | 7.3 mi |
| Pilot Range | Stark | 8.5 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Mount Dartmouth | 11 mi |
| White Mountains | Mount Washington | 11.8 mi |
| Presidential Range | Mount Washington | 11.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Crescent Range. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crescent Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Ice Gulch | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 ranges catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Crescent Range ranks #3 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 73%).
- This is one of only 11 ranges catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
The Crescent Range, sometimes referred to as the Randolph Mountains, is located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. The highest peak in the range is Black Crescent Mountain, with an elevation of 3,264 feet (995 m). Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.9 miles west (bearing W) of Crescent Range. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 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 44.440°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Crescent Range track the nearby Black Crescent Mountain summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crescent Range
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crescent Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Ice Gulch | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Sugar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crescent Range located?
Crescent Range is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.9 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crescent Range from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.9 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crescent Range?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crescent Range as a mountain range, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866400 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crescent Range?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ranges are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 5 other ranges in Coos County, New Hampshire.
How rare is ranges as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 ranges are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q30622462.