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The Bulge — Summits 31.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 870370
Catalogued on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, The Bulge — a summit — lies 31.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870370, The Bulge is recorded as a summit on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Bulge sits at 44.51466° N, 71.40826° W (DMS 44°30′53″ N, 71°24′30″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Bulge itself. The ones closest to The Bulge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 0.7 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Stark | — | 3.3 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | West Milan | — | 3.4 mi |
| North Peak | West Milan | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Deer Mountain | West Milan | — | 4.1 mi |
| Square Mountain | West Milan | — | 4.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside The Bulge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Fox Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Cummings Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Historical record
The Bulge is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain is part of the Pilot Range of the White Mountains. The Bulge is flanked to the northeast by The Horn, and to the southwest by Mount Cabot. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Bulge — 31.5 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 44.515°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Bulge track the nearby The Horn summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Bulge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Bulge located?
The Bulge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Bulge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Bulge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Bulge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870370 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Bulge?
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: Q7720540.