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Castellated Ridge — Ridges 27.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871643
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the ridge known as Castellated Ridge sits 27.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Castellated Ridge as a ridge on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871643. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Castellated Ridge sits at 44.30556° N, 71.31666° W (DMS 44°18′20″ N, 71°19′00″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Castellated Ridge itself. The ones closest to Castellated Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 0.3 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.9 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.5 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2.2 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2.6 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2.8 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2.8 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 4.9 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Castellated Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Jefferson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 27.0 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Castellated Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.306°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Castellated Ridge track the nearby Mount Jefferson summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Castellated Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Jefferson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Castellated Ridge located?
Castellated Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Castellated Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Castellated Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Castellated Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871643 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Castellated 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.