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Hardwood Ridge — Ridges 31.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 867370
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Hardwood Ridge — a ridge — lies 31.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867370, Hardwood Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Mount Dartmouth quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hardwood Ridge sits at 44.34319° N, 71.42056° W (DMS 44°20′35″ N, 71°25′14″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hardwood Ridge itself. The ones closest to Hardwood Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 5.7 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 5.8 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 5.8 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 6.1 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 6.7 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 7.2 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 7.4 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 7.5 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 7.6 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Dartmouth Quadrangle
The Mount Dartmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Hardwood Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Streator Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Appleby Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Stag Hollow Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Mitten | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hardwood Ridge — 31.5 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.343°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hardwood Ridge track the nearby South Branch Israel River stream (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hardwood Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Appleby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Currier Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Little Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Walker Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hardwood Ridge located?
Hardwood Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Dartmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hardwood Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hardwood Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hardwood Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867370 on the Mount Dartmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hardwood Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 31 other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34860612.