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White Mountains — Ranges 27.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872915
One of only 11 ranges catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, White Mountains 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
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists White Mountains as a mountain range on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872915. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/27/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
White Mountains sits at 44.27062° N, 71.30424° W (DMS 44°16′14″ N, 71°18′15″ W).
Other ranges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 ranges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting White Mountains itself. The ones closest to White Mountains:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Range | Mount Washington | 0.1 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Mount Dartmouth | 4.5 mi |
| Crescent Range | Mount Crescent | 11.8 mi |
| Pliny Range | Jefferson | 12.5 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 White Mountains. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.6 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 ranges catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, White Mountains ranks #5 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 55%).
- 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 WSW out of Bethel for 27.1 miles (west-southwest) and you reach White Mountains; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.271°), 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 White Mountains track the nearby Mount Washington summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to White Mountains
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is White Mountains located?
White Mountains 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 White Mountains 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 White Mountains?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies White Mountains as a mountain range, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872915 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit White Mountains?
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.