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Lunt Ledge — Benches 45.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 868214
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle, the bench terrace known as Lunt Ledge sits 45.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lunt Ledge as a bench terrace on the Tamworth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 868214. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lunt Ledge sits at 43.86452° N, 71.29979° W (DMS 43°51′52″ N, 71°17′59″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lunt Ledge itself. The ones closest to Lunt Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bragg Ledge | Center Sandwich | 4.4 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Silver Lake | 5.7 mi |
| Overhang | Mount Chocorua | 6 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Silver Lake | 6.5 mi |
| Square Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 7 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 7.2 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 8 mi |
| Chamberlain Ledge | Silver Lake | 8.4 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 8.5 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Lunt Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Chinock | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 45.1 miles (southwest) and you reach Lunt Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.865°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lunt Ledge track the nearby Great Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lunt Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Chinock | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lunt Ledge located?
Lunt Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lunt Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lunt Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lunt Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868214 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lunt 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: Q49172867.