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Blue Ridge — Ridges 44.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 865676
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Pisgah quadrangle, the ridge known as Blue Ridge sits 44.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Blue Ridge as a ridge on the Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865676. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blue Ridge sits at 44.95615° N, 71.24646° W (DMS 44°57′22″ N, 71°14′47″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blue Ridge itself. The ones closest to Blue Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 4.3 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 4.7 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Wilsons Mills | — | 8.5 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Teakettle Ridge | — | 15.7 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 16.8 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 20.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Blue Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.1 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 44.2 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Blue Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.956°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blue Ridge track the nearby Tracy Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blue Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Ridge located?
Blue Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blue Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blue Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blue Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865676 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blue 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.