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Days Ridge — Ridges 5.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 564845
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the ridge known as Days Ridge sits 5.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Days Ridge as a ridge on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564845. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Days Ridge sits at 44.42806° N, 70.68205° W (DMS 44°25′41″ N, 70°40′55″ W).
Other ridges in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Days Ridge itself. The ones closest to Days Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Ridge | Greenwood | — | 6.2 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Dixfield | — | 13.7 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Norway | — | 14.3 mi |
| Hemenway Ridge | Old Speck Mountain | — | 18.9 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Casco | — | 27.2 mi |
| Inlet Ridge | Middle Dam | — | 28 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Middle Dam | — | 28.1 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Casco | — | 28.9 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Kezar Falls | — | 42.1 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Kennebago | — | 43.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Days Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 5.5 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Days Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 9 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.428°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.5-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Days Ridge track the nearby Kimball Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Days Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Days Ridge located?
Days Ridge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Days Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 9 minutes, 5.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Days Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Days Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564845 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Days 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: Q34857791.