Pinkham's Grant, New Hampshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pinkham's Grant, New Hampshire
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A small portion of the Mount Washington Auto Road passes through Pinkham's Grant.
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Location in Coös County, New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coös |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.80 sq mi (9.84 km2) |
| • Land | 3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.16% |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-007-61620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 872509 |
Pinkham's Grant is a special kind of area in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States. It's called a "grant" because it's an unincorporated part of the county. This means it's not a regular town and has very little, if any, local government.
Pinkham's Grant is completely inside the beautiful White Mountain National Forest. According to the 2020 United States census, no one lives there! In New Hampshire, places like grants, townships, and purchases are often uninhabited areas within a county.
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Exploring Pinkham's Grant Geography
This grant is located right in the middle of Pinkham Notch. A notch is like a pass or a low point between mountains. This specific notch is a very important pass in the White Mountains.
The highest point in Pinkham's Grant is about 3,050 feet (930 meters) high. This spot is along Wildcat Ridge, which forms the eastern edge of the grant.
Roads and Trails in the Grant
New Hampshire Route 16 is a main road that goes right through Pinkham's Grant. It travels through the notch, heading north towards Gorham and south towards North Conway.
The famous Appalachian Trail also crosses through Pinkham's Grant. This long hiking trail is popular with adventurers.
Waterways and Nearby Areas
The northern part of the grant has water that flows into the Peabody River. This river eventually joins the Androscoggin River in Gorham. The southern part of the grant is drained by the Ellis River, which flows into the Saco River in Glen.
Pinkham's Grant shares its borders with several other interesting areas:
- Green's Grant (to the north)
- Bean's Purchase (to the east)
- Jackson (to the southeast)
- Sargent's Purchase (to the west)
- Thompson and Meserve's Purchase (to the northwest)
People Who Lived Here
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 8 | — | |
| 1900 | 4 | −50.0% | |
| 1930 | 9 | — | |
| 1940 | 10 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 17 | 70.0% | |
| 1960 | 15 | −11.8% | |
| 1970 | 16 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 30 | 87.5% | |
| 1990 | 11 | −63.3% | |
| 2000 | 0 | −100.0% | |
| 2010 | 9 | — | |
| 2020 | 0 | −100.0% | |
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As of the 2020 census, no one was living in Pinkham's Grant. However, in the past, a small number of people did live there. The highest population recorded was 30 people in 1980.
Fun Things to Do in Pinkham's Grant
Pinkham's Grant is a great place for outdoor activities!
The Appalachian Mountain Club has a special place called the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. This center is located right in the middle of the grant. It's a very popular spot for hikers to start their adventures. From here, you can hike up Mount Washington to the west or climb Wildcat Mountain to the east.
If you love skiing, the base of the Wildcat Mountain Ski Area is also in the eastern part of Pinkham's Grant. It's a fantastic place for winter sports.
A small part of the Mount Washington Auto Road also goes through the northwestern corner of Pinkham's Grant. This famous road starts nearby in Green's Grant and takes you up to the top of Mount Washington.
See also
In Spanish: Pinkham's Grant para niños
