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Cape Horn — Ridges 38.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Groveton Quadrangle · GNIS 865990
Catalogued on the USGS Groveton quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Cape Horn — a ridge — lies 38.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865990, Cape Horn is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Groveton quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/20/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cape Horn sits at 44.57543° N, 71.52160° W (DMS 44°34′32″ N, 71°31′18″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cape Horn itself. The ones closest to Cape Horn:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding Hill | Groveton | — | 3.5 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 7.6 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Lancaster | — | 7.7 mi |
| Deer Ridge | West Milan | — | 9.7 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 10 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Mount Crescent | — | 11.5 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 13 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Mount Dartmouth | — | 16.8 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 20.6 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Teakettle Ridge | — | 20.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Groveton Quadrangle
The Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Cape Horn. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Connecticut River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Potter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cape Horn — 38.0 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.575°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cape Horn track the nearby Moore Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cape Horn
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cape Horn located?
Cape Horn is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cape Horn from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cape Horn?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cape Horn as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865990 on the Groveton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cape Horn?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 31 other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire.