Hardwood Ridge — Ridges 47.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872010
47.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle, Hardwood Ridge is a ridge recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hardwood Ridge in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872010). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hardwood Ridge sits at 44.09807° N, 71.63533° W (DMS 44°05′53″ N, 71°38′07″ W).
Other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hardwood Ridge itself. The ones closest to Hardwood Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 1.9 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Franconia | — | 4.4 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Franconia | — | 4.8 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | South Twin Mountain | — | 8 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Waterville Valley | — | 8.2 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Mount Carrigain | — | 9.5 mi |
| Vose Spur | Mount Carrigain | — | 10 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Crawford Notch | — | 12.6 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 13.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Hardwood Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Flume | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Hardwood Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.098°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hardwood Ridge track the nearby Mount Flume summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hardwood Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Flume | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hardwood Ridge located?
Hardwood Ridge is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hardwood Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 47.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) 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 872010 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hardwood 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.