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Cloutman Ridge — Ridges 41.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 564118
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Cloutman Ridge — a ridge — lies 41.5 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Franklin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564118, Cloutman Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cloutman Ridge sits at 45.00508° N, 70.81013° W (DMS 45°00′18″ N, 70°48′36″ W).
Other ridges in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 7 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cloutman Ridge itself. The ones closest to Cloutman Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Ridge | Kennebago | — | 3 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Kennebago Lake | — | 4.1 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Redington | — | 17.8 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Weld | — | 25 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Mount Blue | — | 30.4 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Kingfield | — | 31.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Cloutman Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cloutman Ridge — 41.5 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.005°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cloutman Ridge track the nearby Cloutman Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cloutman Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cloutman Ridge located?
Cloutman Ridge is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cloutman Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cloutman Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cloutman Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564118 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cloutman Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other ridges in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34857182.