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Square Ledge — Benches 42.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872723
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the bench terrace known as Square Ledge sits 42.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Square Ledge as a bench terrace on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872723. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Square Ledge sits at 43.95479° N, 71.36313° W (DMS 43°57′17″ N, 71°21′47″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Square Ledge itself. The ones closest to Square Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Overhang | Mount Chocorua | 1.3 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 5.3 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Silver Lake | 6 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Silver Lake | 6.2 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Tamworth | 7 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 7.3 mi |
| Bragg Ledge | Center Sandwich | 7.5 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 8 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 8.6 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Square Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Paugus | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Downes Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 42.2 miles (southwest) and you reach Square Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (43.955°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Square Ledge track the nearby Mount Passaconaway summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Square Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Passaconaway | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Square Ledge located?
Square Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Square Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Square Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Square Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872723 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Square 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: Q49173259.