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Whitton Ledge — Benches 37.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872931
37.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Whitton 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 Whitton Ledge in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a bench terrace in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872931). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitton Ledge sits at 43.94646° N, 71.18507° W (DMS 43°56′47″ N, 71°11′06″ W).
Other benches in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 20 benches catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitton Ledge itself. The ones closest to Whitton Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Band M Ledge | Silver Lake | 0.9 mi |
| White Ledge | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Bragdon Ledge | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Chamberlain Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Mount Chocorua | 3.8 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Silver Lake | 3.9 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | North Conway East | 6.8 mi |
| Bald Ledge | Freedom | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Whitton Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Whitton Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 (43.946°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitton Ledge track the nearby Whitton Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitton Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitton Ledge located?
Whitton Ledge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitton Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitton Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitton Ledge as a bench terrace, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872931 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitton 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: Q49173502.