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Whites Ledge — Benches 30.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872923
Catalogued on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Whites Ledge — a bench terrace — lies 30.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872923, Whites Ledge is recorded as a bench terrace on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whites Ledge sits at 44.09451° N, 71.22674° W (DMS 44°05′40″ N, 71°13′36″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whites Ledge itself. The ones closest to Whites Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Humphreys Ledge | North Conway West | 3.1 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | North Conway West | 3.7 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | North Conway West | 4.1 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Bartlett | 5.1 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 6.6 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 6.7 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | North Conway East | 8.3 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 8.4 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 9.1 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Silver Lake | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Whites Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whites Ledge — 30.5 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.095°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whites Ledge track the nearby Mount Stanton summit (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whites Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whites Ledge located?
Whites Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whites Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whites Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whites Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872923 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whites 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: Q49173498.