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Hedgehog Ledge — Cliffs 18.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 567897
18.8 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Hedgehog Ledge is a cliff face recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cliff in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hedgehog Ledge in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a cliff face in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567897). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Ledge sits at 44.13646° N, 70.72173° W (DMS 44°08′11″ N, 70°43′18″ W).
Other cliffs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 cliffs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hedgehog Ledge itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Ledge | Waterford Flat | 0.6 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | West Paris | 12.4 mi |
| Browns Ledge | East Stoneham | 14.6 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Greenwood | 15.4 mi |
| Berry Ledge | West Paris | 15.7 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Bryant Pond | 18.8 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Bryant Pond | 19.6 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Dixfield | 30.4 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Dixfield | 31.4 mi |
| C Bluff | Andover | 41 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Brigham Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hemlock Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.8 miles south (bearing S) of Hedgehog Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 32 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.136°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hedgehog Ledge track the nearby Kimball Hill summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Brigham Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Ledge located?
Hedgehog Ledge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hedgehog Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hedgehog Ledge as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567897 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog Ledge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other cliffs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other cliffs in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49468958.