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Bemis Ridge — Ridges 32.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871486
Catalogued on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bemis Ridge — a ridge — lies 32.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871486, Bemis Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bemis Ridge sits at 44.13665° N, 71.33224° W (DMS 44°08′12″ N, 71°19′56″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bemis Ridge itself. The ones closest to Bemis Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalban Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 6.7 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 7.3 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Jackson | — | 9.2 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 9.8 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 11.5 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.7 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 12.6 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 13 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 13.2 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 13.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Bemis Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Crawford | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dry River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Upper Stairs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 56-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bemis Ridge — 32.7 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.137°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bemis Ridge track the nearby Mount Crawford summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bemis Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Crawford | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bemis Ridge located?
Bemis Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bemis Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bemis Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bemis Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871486 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bemis Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 31 other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire.