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Bald Ledge — Benches 40.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 865352
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Freedom quadrangle, the bench terrace known as Bald Ledge sits 40.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bald Ledge as a bench terrace on the Freedom topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 865352. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Ledge sits at 43.85868° N, 71.10729° W (DMS 43°51′31″ N, 71°06′26″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Ledge itself. The ones closest to Bald Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 7.1 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 7.2 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Silver Lake | 8.5 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Silver Lake | 9.2 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Tamworth | 9.6 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 9.6 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 10.4 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 10.8 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 11 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazo Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Goe Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Purity Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Toll Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 40.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Bald Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.859°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Ledge track the nearby Blazo Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazo Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Goe Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Purity Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Ledge located?
Bald Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865352 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Ledge?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How many other benches are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 19 other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q49172221.