Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Linda Ledge — Cliffs 36.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 871086
36.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle, Linda Ledge is a cliff face recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cliff in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Linda Ledge in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a cliff face in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871086). Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1990.
Coordinates & physical setting
Linda Ledge sits at 44.89061° N, 71.06619° W (DMS 44°53′26″ N, 71°03′58″ W).
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Linda Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Linda Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.891°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Linda Ledge track the nearby Diamond Peaks summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Linda Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Linda Ledge located?
Linda Ledge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Linda Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Linda Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Linda Ledge as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871086 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Linda Ledge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q49469405.