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Agiocochook Crag — Summits 26.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 2701999
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Agiocochook Crag — a summit — lies 26.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2701999, Agiocochook Crag is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Agiocochook Crag sits at 44.27929° N, 71.29144° W (DMS 44°16′45″ N, 71°17′29″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Agiocochook Crag itself. The ones closest to Agiocochook Crag:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | Mount Washington | — | 0.8 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 1.3 mi |
| Boott Spur | Mount Washington | — | 1.9 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Mount Washington | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Monroe | Mount Washington | — | 2.2 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Stairs Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Franklin | Mount Washington | — | 2.6 mi |
| Adams Five | Mount Washington | — | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Agiocochook Crag. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Washburn Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on July 14, 2011 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Agiocochook Crag — 26.3 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 44.279°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Agiocochook Crag track the nearby Nelson Crag rock pillar (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Agiocochook Crag
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Agiocochook Crag located?
Agiocochook Crag is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Agiocochook Crag from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Agiocochook Crag?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Agiocochook Crag as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2701999 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Agiocochook Crag?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34804119.