Diamond Ridge — Ridges 45.5 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 866574
45.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle, Diamond 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 Diamond Ridge in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866574). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Diamond Ridge sits at 44.95436° N, 71.30074° W (DMS 44°57′16″ N, 71°18′03″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Diamond Ridge itself. The ones closest to Diamond Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Mount Pisgah | — | 2.7 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Wilsons Mills | — | 10.9 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 15.9 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Teakettle Ridge | — | 16.4 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 19.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Diamond Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Diamond Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 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 44.954°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Diamond Ridge track the nearby Diamond Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Diamond Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Diamond Ridge located?
Diamond Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Diamond Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Diamond Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Diamond Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866574 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Diamond 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.