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Durand Ridge — Ridges 25.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871813
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Durand Ridge — a ridge — lies 25.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871813, Durand Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Durand Ridge sits at 44.32501° N, 71.28738° W (DMS 44°19′30″ N, 71°17′15″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Durand Ridge itself. The ones closest to Durand Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.7 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.8 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.8 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.1 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 2.3 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 3.4 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 6 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Jackson | — | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Durand Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Durand Ridge — 25.2 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.325°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Durand Ridge track the nearby Mount Quincy Adams summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Durand Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Durand Ridge located?
Durand Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Durand Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Durand Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Durand Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871813 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Durand 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.