Garfield Ridge — Ridges 45.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871922
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the ridge known as Garfield Ridge sits 45.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Garfield Ridge as a ridge on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871922. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Garfield Ridge sits at 44.16740° N, 71.64451° W (DMS 44°10′03″ 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 Garfield Ridge itself. The ones closest to Garfield Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Ridge | Franconia | — | 0.5 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Lincoln | — | 4.8 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | South Twin Mountain | — | 6.2 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 6.3 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 9.9 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Crawford Notch | — | 10.5 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Mount Carrigain | — | 11.2 mi |
| Vose Spur | Mount Carrigain | — | 11.3 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Waterville Valley | — | 12.7 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 17.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Garfield Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 45.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Garfield Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.167°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Garfield Ridge track the nearby Mount Lafayette summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Garfield Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Garfield Ridge located?
Garfield Ridge is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Garfield Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Garfield Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Garfield Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871922 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Garfield 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.