Dead Water Ridge — Ridges 46.3 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 866514
46.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle, Dead Water Ridge is a ridge recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dead Water Ridge in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866514). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dead Water Ridge sits at 44.94657° N, 71.34255° W (DMS 44°56′48″ N, 71°20′33″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dead Water Ridge itself. The ones closest to Dead Water Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| South Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 4.5 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Mount Pisgah | — | 4.7 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Wilsons Mills | — | 12.6 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 15 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Teakettle Ridge | — | 16.9 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 18.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Dead Water Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hix Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Dead Water Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.947°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dead Water Ridge track the nearby Holden Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dead Water Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dead Water Ridge located?
Dead Water Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.3 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dead Water Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dead Water Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dead Water Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866514 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dead Water 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.