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Elm Ridge — Ridges 36.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 866784
36.2 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle, Elm Ridge is a ridge recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Elm Ridge in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866784). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Elm Ridge sits at 44.46385° N, 71.51765° W (DMS 44°27′50″ N, 71°31′04″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Elm Ridge itself. The ones closest to Elm Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding Hill | Groveton | — | 4.5 mi |
| Cape Horn | Groveton | — | 7.7 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Mount Dartmouth | — | 9.6 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Mount Crescent | — | 9.9 mi |
| Deer Ridge | West Milan | — | 10.1 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 14.5 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 14.5 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 14.8 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 14.8 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 14.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Elm Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.2 miles west (bearing W) of Elm Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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 44.464°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Elm Ridge track the nearby Stalbird Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Elm Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elm Ridge located?
Elm Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Elm Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Elm Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Elm Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866784 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Elm 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.