Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Dartmouth Range — Ranges 30.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 871761
One of only 11 ranges catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Dartmouth Range lies on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire — 30.2 miles west-southwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dartmouth Range in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain range in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871761). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dartmouth Range sits at 44.30240° N, 71.38357° W (DMS 44°18′09″ N, 71°23′01″ W).
Other ranges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 ranges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dartmouth Range itself. The ones closest to Dartmouth Range:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Mountains | Mount Washington | 4.5 mi |
| Presidential Range | Mount Washington | 4.6 mi |
| Pliny Range | Jefferson | 9.2 mi |
| Crescent Range | Mount Crescent | 11 mi |
| Pilot Range | Stark | 14.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Dartmouth Range. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dartmouth | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Deception | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Jefferson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Sokokis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Abenaki Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 ranges catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Dartmouth Range ranks #6 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 45%).
- This is one of only 11 ranges 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 30.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Dartmouth Range. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 44.302°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dartmouth Range track the nearby Mount Dartmouth summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dartmouth Range
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dartmouth | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Millen Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dartmouth Range located?
Dartmouth Range is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dartmouth Range from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dartmouth Range?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dartmouth Range as a mountain range, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871761 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dartmouth 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.