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Mahoosuc Range — Ranges 14.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581111
One of only 11 ranges catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Mahoosuc Range lies on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, New Hampshire — 14.1 miles northwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mahoosuc Range as a mountain range on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581111. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/12/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mahoosuc Range sits at 44.57082° N, 70.95382° W (DMS 44°34′15″ N, 70°57′14″ W).
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mahoosuc Range. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 ranges catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mahoosuc Range ranks #1 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 91%).
- 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
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 14.1 miles (northwest) and you reach Mahoosuc Range; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.571°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mahoosuc Range track the nearby Old Speck Mountain summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mahoosuc Range
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mahoosuc Range located?
Mahoosuc Range is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 14.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mahoosuc Range from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mahoosuc Range?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mahoosuc Range as a mountain range, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581111 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mahoosuc Range?
Accessible May through November in most years.
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.