White Ledge — Benches 36.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872910
36.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, White 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 White Ledge in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a bench terrace in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872910). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
White Ledge sits at 43.97257° N, 71.21840° W (DMS 43°58′21″ N, 71°13′06″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting White Ledge itself. The ones closest to White Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 2 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 2 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Silver Lake | 2 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Silver Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Chamberlain Ledge | Silver Lake | 5.9 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | North Conway West | 6 mi |
| Overhang | Mount Chocorua | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside White Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of White Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 (43.973°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at White Ledge track the nearby Roundtop summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to White Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is White Ledge located?
White Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is White Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is White Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies White Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872910 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit White 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: Q49173490.