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Ephraim Ridge — Ridges 42.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 565928
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle, the ridge known as Ephraim Ridge sits 42.6 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Ephraim Ridge as a ridge on the Kennebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 565928. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ephraim Ridge sits at 45.02085° N, 70.75340° W (DMS 45°01′15″ N, 70°45′12″ W).
Other ridges in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 7 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ephraim Ridge itself. The ones closest to Ephraim Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Ridge | Kennebago Lake | — | 1.4 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Kennebago | — | 3 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Redington | — | 15.3 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Weld | — | 24.3 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Kingfield | — | 29 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Mount Blue | — | 29.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Ephraim Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 42.6 miles (north) and you reach Ephraim Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.021°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ephraim Ridge track the nearby Kamankeag Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ephraim Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ephraim Ridge located?
Ephraim Ridge is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ephraim Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ephraim Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ephraim Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565928 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ephraim Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other ridges in Franklin County, Maine.