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Inlet Ridge — Ridges 26.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 568638
26.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle, Inlet 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 Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Inlet Ridge in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568638). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Inlet Ridge sits at 44.76504° N, 70.99725° W (DMS 44°45′54″ N, 70°59′50″ W).
Other ridges in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Inlet Ridge itself. The ones closest to Inlet Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry Ridge | Middle Dam | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hemenway Ridge | Old Speck Mountain | — | 10.7 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Kennebago | — | 21.2 mi |
| Days Ridge | Bryant Pond | — | 28 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Dixfield | — | 28.3 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Greenwood | — | 33.7 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Norway | — | 42 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Casco | — | 54.4 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Casco | — | 56.1 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Kezar Falls | — | 63.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Inlet Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Inlet Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.765°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Inlet Ridge track the nearby B Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Inlet Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Inlet Ridge located?
Inlet Ridge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Inlet Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Inlet Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Inlet Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568638 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Inlet 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: Q34861522.