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Great Gulf — Valleys 23.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871960
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Great Gulf — a valley — lies 23.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871960, Great Gulf 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 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Great Gulf sits at 44.30248° N, 71.25034° W (DMS 44°18′09″ N, 71°15′01″ W).
Other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 15 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Great Gulf itself. The ones closest to Great Gulf:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Gulf | Mount Washington | 0.5 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Mount Washington | 1.9 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Mount Washington | 2.9 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Mount Washington | 2.9 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Stairs Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| King Ravine | Mount Washington | 4.3 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Mount Washington | 4.6 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Mount Washington | 4.6 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Mount Washington | 4.6 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Stairs Mountain | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Great Gulf. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Parapet Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Washburn Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Great Gulf — 23.9 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 44.302°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Great Gulf track the nearby Madison Gulf valley (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Great Gulf
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Parapet Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Gulf located?
Great Gulf is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Great Gulf from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Great Gulf?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Great Gulf as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871960 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Great Gulf?
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.