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Pliny Range — Ranges 31.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 869265
One of only 11 ranges catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Pliny Range lies on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire — 31.1 miles west of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pliny Range in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain range in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869265). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/05/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pliny Range sits at 44.43263° N, 71.41718° W (DMS 44°25′57″ N, 71°25′02″ W).
Other ranges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 ranges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pliny Range itself. The ones closest to Pliny Range:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Range | Stark | 5.1 mi |
| Crescent Range | Mount Crescent | 7.3 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Mount Dartmouth | 9.2 mi |
| White Mountains | Mount Washington | 12.5 mi |
| Presidential Range | Mount Washington | 12.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Pliny Range. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Little Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 ranges catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Pliny Range ranks #7 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 36%).
- 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 31.1 miles west (bearing W) of Pliny Range. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 44.433°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pliny Range track the nearby Mount Waumbek summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pliny Range
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pliny Range located?
Pliny Range is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pliny Range from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pliny Range?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pliny Range as a mountain range, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869265 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pliny 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: Q34864624.