Sandwich Range — Ranges 46.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872625
One of only 11 ranges catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Sandwich Range lies on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire — 46.3 miles southwest of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sandwich Range in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a mountain range in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872625). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sandwich Range sits at 44.00140° N, 71.53591° W (DMS 44°00′05″ N, 71°32′09″ W).
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Sandwich Range. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Greeley Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cheney Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 ranges catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Sandwich Range ranks #10 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 9%).
- 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 46.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Sandwich Range. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.001°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sandwich Range track the nearby Mount Osceola summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sandwich Range
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sandwich Range located?
Sandwich Range is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sandwich Range from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sandwich Range?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sandwich Range as a mountain range, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872625 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sandwich 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.