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Madison Gulf — Valleys 24.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872246
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the valley known as Madison Gulf sits 24.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Madison Gulf as a valley on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872246. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Madison Gulf sits at 44.30392° N, 71.26125° W (DMS 44°18′14″ N, 71°15′41″ W).
Other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 15 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Madison Gulf itself. The ones closest to Madison Gulf:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Gulf | Mount Washington | 0.5 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Mount Washington | 1.3 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Mount Washington | 2.8 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Mount Washington | 2.8 mi |
| King Ravine | Mount Washington | 3.9 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Mount Washington | 4.1 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Mount Washington | 4.1 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Mount Washington | 4.1 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Stairs Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Stairs Mountain | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Madison Gulf. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parapet Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Great Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Washburn Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1933 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 24.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Madison Gulf; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.304°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 24.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Madison Gulf track the nearby Parapet Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Madison Gulf
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parapet Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Great Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Washburn Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Madison Gulf located?
Madison Gulf is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Madison Gulf from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Madison Gulf?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Madison Gulf as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872246 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Madison 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.