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Fayette Ridge — Ridges 34.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 566086
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Fayette Ridge — a ridge — lies 34.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566086, Fayette Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fayette Ridge sits at 44.44209° N, 70.10080° W (DMS 44°26′32″ N, 70°06′03″ W).
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Fayette Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rack Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Turner Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fayette Ridge — 34.1 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.442°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fayette Ridge track the nearby Burgess Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fayette Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rack Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fayette Ridge located?
Fayette Ridge is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 34.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fayette Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fayette Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fayette Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566086 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fayette Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.