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Crawford Notch — Valleys 33.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 871738
Catalogued on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Crawford Notch — a valley — lies 33.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871738, Crawford Notch is recorded as a valley on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crawford Notch sits at 44.16696° N, 71.37590° W (DMS 44°10′01″ N, 71°22′33″ W).
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Crawford Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Tisdale Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Jackson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Crawford Notch — 33.4 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. At this latitude (44.167°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crawford Notch track the nearby Webster Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crawford Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crawford Notch located?
Crawford Notch is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crawford Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crawford Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crawford Notch as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871738 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crawford Notch?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.