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Chamberlain Ledge — Benches 38.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871656
38.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Chamberlain Ledge is a bench terrace recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Chamberlain Ledge in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a bench terrace in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871656). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chamberlain Ledge sits at 43.90729° N, 71.14201° W (DMS 43°54′26″ N, 71°08′31″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chamberlain Ledge itself. The ones closest to Chamberlain Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.4 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Bald Ledge | Freedom | 3.8 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Silver Lake | 5.3 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Silver Lake | 5.8 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 5.9 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 6.9 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 7 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 7.3 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | North Conway East | 8.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Chamberlain Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Chamberlain Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.907°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chamberlain Ledge track the nearby Frost Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chamberlain Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chamberlain Ledge located?
Chamberlain Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chamberlain Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chamberlain Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chamberlain Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871656 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chamberlain 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: Q49172387.