Boman Valley — Valleys 37.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 865711
Catalogued on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Boman Valley — a valley — lies 37.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “valley in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865711, Boman Valley is recorded as a valley on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boman Valley sits at 44.67868° N, 71.44937° W (DMS 44°40′43″ N, 71°26′58″ W).
Other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 15 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Boman Valley itself. The ones closest to Boman Valley:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Gulch | Mount Crescent | 20.2 mi |
| Walker Valley | Mount Dartmouth | 22.7 mi |
| King Ravine | Mount Washington | 23.7 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Mount Washington | 24.5 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Mount Washington | 24.5 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Berlin | 24.6 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Mount Washington | 27.1 mi |
| Madison Gulf | Mount Washington | 27.5 mi |
| Great Gulf | Mount Washington | 27.8 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Mount Washington | 28.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Boman Valley. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Waterhole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bag Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Boman Valley — 37.6 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.679°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boman Valley track the nearby Long Mountain Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boman Valley
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boman Valley located?
Boman Valley is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boman Valley from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boman Valley?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boman Valley as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865711 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boman Valley?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other valleys are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 14 other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34679636.