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Farlow Ridge — Ridges 39.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 871876
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Farlow Ridge — a ridge — lies 39.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871876, Farlow Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Farlow Ridge sits at 43.95274° N, 71.27482° W (DMS 43°57′10″ N, 71°16′29″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Farlow Ridge itself. The ones closest to Farlow Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 0.7 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.6 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 4.7 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 6.6 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 8.9 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 9.6 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 9.7 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Center Sandwich | — | 9.9 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 13 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 17.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Farlow Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Chocorua | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Three Sisters | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Paugus | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1924 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Farlow Ridge — 39.4 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.953°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Farlow Ridge track the nearby Mount Chocorua summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Farlow Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Chocorua | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Three Sisters | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Farlow Ridge located?
Farlow Ridge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Farlow Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Farlow Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Farlow Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871876 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Farlow Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire.