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Eagle Ledge — Benches 34.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871821
34.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Eagle 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 Eagle Ledge in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a bench terrace in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871821). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eagle Ledge sits at 43.99896° N, 71.20174° W (DMS 43°59′56″ N, 71°12′06″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Eagle Ledge itself. The ones closest to Eagle Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 0.6 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 2 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 3.7 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Silver Lake | 4 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | North Conway West | 4 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | North Conway West | 4.8 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Silver Lake | 4.8 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | North Conway East | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Eagle Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchuck Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Allard Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Eagle Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 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 (43.999°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Eagle Ledge track the nearby Haystack rock pillar (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eagle Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Allard Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagle Ledge located?
Eagle Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eagle Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eagle Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eagle Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871821 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eagle 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: Q49172499.