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Cathedral Ledge — Benches 30.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 871646
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle, the bench terrace known as Cathedral Ledge sits 30.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cliffs outlooking North Conway, NH”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cathedral Ledge as a bench terrace on the North Conway West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871646. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/17/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cathedral Ledge sits at 44.06340° N, 71.16729° W (DMS 44°03′48″ N, 71°10′02″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cathedral Ledge itself. The ones closest to Cathedral Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Horse Ledge | North Conway West | 0.8 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | North Conway West | 1.7 mi |
| Whites Ledge | North Conway West | 3.7 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | North Conway East | 4.7 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 4.8 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 5 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 6.8 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 7.7 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 8.1 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Bartlett | 8.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Cathedral Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 30.1 miles (southwest) and you reach Cathedral Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.063°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cathedral Ledge track the nearby Echo Lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cathedral Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cathedral Ledge located?
Cathedral Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cathedral Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cathedral Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cathedral Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871646 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cathedral 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: Q49172369.