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Carry Ridge — Ridges 27.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 563611
Catalogued on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Carry Ridge — a ridge — lies 27.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563611, Carry Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carry Ridge sits at 44.78671° N, 70.95035° W (DMS 44°47′12″ N, 70°57′01″ W).
Other ridges in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carry Ridge itself. The ones closest to Carry Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inlet Ridge | Middle Dam | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hemenway Ridge | Old Speck Mountain | — | 12.2 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Kennebago | — | 19 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Dixfield | — | 27 mi |
| Days Ridge | Bryant Pond | — | 28.1 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Greenwood | — | 34 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Norway | — | 42.3 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Casco | — | 54.9 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Casco | — | 56.6 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Kezar Falls | — | 64.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Carry Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Inlet Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Carry Ridge — 27.6 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.787°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Carry Ridge track the nearby Sunday Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carry Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carry Ridge located?
Carry Ridge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carry Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carry Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carry Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563611 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carry Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other ridges in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34856688.