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Nickerson Ledge — Benches 38.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872379
38.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Nickerson 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 Nickerson Ledge in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a bench terrace in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872379). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nickerson Ledge sits at 43.94924° N, 71.24257° W (DMS 43°56′57″ N, 71°14′33″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nickerson Ledge itself. The ones closest to Nickerson Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bragdon Ledge | Silver Lake | 1 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 2 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 4 mi |
| Overhang | Mount Chocorua | 4.9 mi |
| Chamberlain Ledge | Silver Lake | 5.8 mi |
| Square Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Nickerson Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Nickerson 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 (43.949°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nickerson Ledge track the nearby Bragdon Ledge bench terrace (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nickerson Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nickerson Ledge located?
Nickerson Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nickerson Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nickerson Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nickerson Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872379 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nickerson 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: Q49172960.