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Howker Ridge — Ridges 24.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872056
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Howker Ridge — a ridge — lies 24.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872056, Howker Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Howker Ridge sits at 44.33001° N, 71.27169° W (DMS 44°19′48″ N, 71°16′18″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Howker Ridge itself. The ones closest to Howker Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.1 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.2 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.8 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.5 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2.8 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 3.1 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 3.9 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Jackson | — | 6.2 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Howker Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osgood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 42-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Howker Ridge — 24.4 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.330°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 24.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Howker Ridge track the nearby Osgood Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Howker Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osgood Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howker Ridge located?
Howker Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Howker Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Howker Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Howker Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872056 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Howker 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.