Freeman Ridge — Ridges 46.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kingfield Quadrangle · GNIS 566554
Catalogued on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Freeman Ridge — a ridge — lies 46.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566554, Freeman Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Freeman Ridge sits at 44.92508° N, 70.17504° W (DMS 44°55′30″ N, 70°10′30″ W).
Other ridges in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 7 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Freeman Ridge itself. The ones closest to Freeman Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Ridge | Redington | — | 13.7 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Mount Blue | — | 16.6 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Weld | — | 20.8 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Kennebago Lake | — | 27.6 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Kennebago | — | 29 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Kennebago | — | 31.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Kingfield Quadrangle
The Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Freeman Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Freeman Ridge — 46.9 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.925°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Freeman Ridge track the nearby Welcome Hill summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Freeman Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Freeman Ridge located?
Freeman Ridge is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Freeman Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Freeman Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Freeman Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566554 on the Kingfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Freeman 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.