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Hemenway Ridge — Ridges 16.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 567915
16.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle, Hemenway Ridge is a ridge recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hemenway Ridge in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567915). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hemenway Ridge sits at 44.61094° N, 70.96764° W (DMS 44°36′39″ N, 70°58′03″ W).
Other ridges in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hemenway Ridge itself. The ones closest to Hemenway Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inlet Ridge | Middle Dam | — | 10.7 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Middle Dam | — | 12.2 mi |
| Days Ridge | Bryant Pond | — | 18.9 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Dixfield | — | 23.7 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Greenwood | — | 24 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Kennebago | — | 30.9 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Norway | — | 32.4 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Casco | — | 44.2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Casco | — | 45.8 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Kezar Falls | — | 52.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Hemenway Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Hemenway Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.611°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hemenway Ridge track the nearby North Pond lake (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hemenway Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hemenway Ridge located?
Hemenway Ridge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hemenway Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hemenway Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hemenway Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567915 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hemenway Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other ridges in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34860845.