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Bragdon Ledge — Benches 39.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871573
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Bragdon Ledge — a bench terrace — lies 39.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871573, Bragdon Ledge is recorded as a bench terrace on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bragdon Ledge sits at 43.93535° N, 71.24202° W (DMS 43°56′07″ N, 71°14′31″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bragdon Ledge itself. The ones closest to Bragdon Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nickerson Ledge | Silver Lake | 1 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 2.1 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 4.6 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 4.8 mi |
| Overhang | Mount Chocorua | 5 mi |
| Chamberlain Ledge | Silver Lake | 5.3 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Tamworth | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Bragdon Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bragdon Ledge — 39.5 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.935°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bragdon Ledge track the nearby Bald Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bragdon Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bragdon Ledge located?
Bragdon Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bragdon Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bragdon Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bragdon Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871573 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bragdon 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: Q49172312.