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Redstone Ledge — Benches 30.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872559
30.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle, Redstone 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 North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Redstone Ledge in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a bench terrace in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872559). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Redstone Ledge sits at 44.02063° N, 71.09424° W (DMS 44°01′14″ N, 71°05′39″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Redstone Ledge itself. The ones closest to Redstone Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Horse Ledge | North Conway West | 4.3 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | North Conway West | 4.7 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 5.5 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | North Conway West | 5.8 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 6 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 6.2 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 6.8 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 7 mi |
| Chamberlain Ledge | Silver Lake | 8.2 mi |
| Whites Ledge | North Conway West | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Redstone Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Moat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Redstone Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 (44.021°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Redstone Ledge track the nearby Rattlesnake Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Redstone Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Redstone Ledge located?
Redstone Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Redstone Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Redstone Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Redstone Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872559 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Redstone 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: Q49173117.