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White Horse Ledge — Benches 30.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872909
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle, the bench terrace known as White Horse Ledge sits 30.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists White Horse Ledge as a bench terrace on the North Conway West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872909. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
White Horse Ledge sits at 44.05229° N, 71.16979° W (DMS 44°03′08″ N, 71°10′11″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting White Horse Ledge itself. The ones closest to White Horse Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Ledge | North Conway West | 0.8 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | North Conway West | 2.5 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 4 mi |
| Whites Ledge | North Conway West | 4.1 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 4.3 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | North Conway East | 4.3 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 6 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 6.9 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 7.4 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside White Horse Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Red Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 30.8 miles (southwest) and you reach White Horse Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.052°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at White Horse Ledge track the nearby Echo Lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to White Horse Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is White Horse Ledge located?
White Horse Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is White Horse Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is White Horse Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies White Horse Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872909 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit White Horse 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: Q49173487.