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Burt Ravine — Valleys 28.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871597
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Burt Ravine — a valley — lies 28.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871597, Burt Ravine is recorded as a valley on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burt Ravine sits at 44.27881° N, 71.33639° W (DMS 44°16′44″ N, 71°20′11″ W).
Other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 15 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Burt Ravine itself. The ones closest to Burt Ravine:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakes Gulf | Stairs Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Mount Washington | 2.9 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Mount Washington | 3.3 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Mount Washington | 3.3 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Stairs Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Mount Washington | 3.9 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Mount Washington | 3.9 mi |
| Madison Gulf | Mount Washington | 4.1 mi |
| Great Gulf | Mount Washington | 4.6 mi |
| King Ravine | Mount Washington | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Burt Ravine. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lakes of the Clouds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Millen Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Burt Ravine — 28.4 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.279°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burt Ravine track the nearby Monroe Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burt Ravine
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burt Ravine located?
Burt Ravine is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burt Ravine from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burt Ravine?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burt Ravine as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871597 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burt Ravine?
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.