Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Presidential Range — Ranges 27.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872524
One of only 11 ranges catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Presidential Range lies on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire — 27.1 miles west-southwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872524, Presidential Range is recorded as a mountain range on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/05/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Presidential Range sits at 44.27026° N, 71.30327° W (DMS 44°16′13″ N, 71°18′12″ W).
Other ranges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 ranges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Presidential Range itself. The ones closest to Presidential Range:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Mountains | Mount Washington | 0.1 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Mount Dartmouth | 4.6 mi |
| Crescent Range | Mount Crescent | 11.8 mi |
| Pliny Range | Jefferson | 12.6 mi |
| Pilot Range | Stark | 17.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Presidential Range. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 ranges catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Presidential Range ranks #4 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 64%).
- 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
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Presidential Range — 27.1 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.270°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Presidential Range track the nearby Mount Washington summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Presidential Range
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Presidential Range located?
Presidential Range is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Presidential Range from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Presidential Range?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Presidential Range as a mountain range, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872524 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Presidential 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.