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Lauraffe Ledge — Benches 40.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS North Pownal Quadrangle · GNIS 569400
40.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle, Lauraffe Ledge is a bench terrace recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lauraffe Ledge in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a bench terrace in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569400). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lauraffe Ledge sits at 43.97646° N, 70.22283° W (DMS 43°58′35″ N, 70°13′22″ W).
Features on the USGS North Pownal Quadrangle
The North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Lauraffe Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talking Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bowie Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Lauraffe Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 (43.976°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lauraffe Ledge track the nearby Talking Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lauraffe Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talking Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bowie Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lauraffe Ledge located?
Lauraffe Ledge is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 40.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lauraffe Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lauraffe Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lauraffe Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569400 on the North Pownal quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lauraffe Ledge?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
Wikidata: Q49172815.