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Deer Ridge — Ridges 28.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866534
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the ridge known as Deer Ridge sits 28.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Deer Ridge as a ridge on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866534. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deer Ridge sits at 44.53090° N, 71.33517° W (DMS 44°31′51″ N, 71°20′07″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Deer Ridge itself. The ones closest to Deer Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Ridge | Mount Crescent | — | 2.9 mi |
| Cape Horn | Groveton | — | 9.7 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Groveton | — | 10.1 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Lancaster | — | 10.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 10.5 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 12.1 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Mount Dartmouth | — | 13.6 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 13.9 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 14.2 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 14.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Deer Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 28.3 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Deer Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.531°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Deer Ridge track the nearby Cold Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deer Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deer Ridge located?
Deer Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deer Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Deer Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Deer Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866534 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Deer 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.
Wikidata: Q34857848.