Franconia Ridge — Ridges 45.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871908
45.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Franconia Ridge is a ridge recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Franconia Ridge in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871908). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Franconia Ridge sits at 44.16078° N, 71.64446° W (DMS 44°09′39″ N, 71°38′40″ W).
Other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Franconia Ridge itself. The ones closest to Franconia Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Ridge | Franconia | — | 0.5 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Lincoln | — | 4.4 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 5.9 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | South Twin Mountain | — | 6.3 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 9.4 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Crawford Notch | — | 10.7 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Mount Carrigain | — | 11 mi |
| Vose Spur | Mount Carrigain | — | 11.1 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Waterville Valley | — | 12.3 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 17.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Franconia Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Franconia Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.161°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Franconia Ridge track the nearby Mount Lafayette summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Franconia Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franconia Ridge located?
Franconia Ridge is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Franconia Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Franconia Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Franconia Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871908 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Franconia Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 10 other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire.