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Washburn Point — Summits 25.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 2772523
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Washburn Point — a summit — lies 25.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2772523, Washburn Point 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
Washburn Point sits at 44.29441° N, 71.27948° W (DMS 44°17′40″ N, 71°16′46″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Washburn Point itself. The ones closest to Washburn Point:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 1.2 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Mount Washington | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Adams | Mount Washington | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Adams Five | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Washington | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Mount Washington | — | 2.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Washburn Point. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Parapet Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Madison Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Great Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on October 8, 2015 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Washburn Point — 25.4 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 44.294°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Washburn Point track the nearby Chandler Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Washburn Point
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Parapet Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Madison Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washburn Point located?
Washburn Point is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Washburn Point from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Washburn Point?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Washburn Point as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2772523 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Washburn Point?
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.