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Jackman Ridge — Ridges 42.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 867744
42.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Jackman Ridge is a ridge recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jackman Ridge in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867744). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jackman Ridge sits at 43.84337° N, 71.15423° W (DMS 43°50′36″ N, 71°09′15″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jackman Ridge itself. The ones closest to Jackman Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 4.4 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 4.9 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 6.2 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 6.4 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 9.7 mi |
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 10.1 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 11.5 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 13.4 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Center Sandwich | — | 13.5 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 21.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Jackman Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stacy Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Silver Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Jackman Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.843°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jackman Ridge track the nearby Cooks Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jackman Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stacy Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jackman Ridge located?
Jackman Ridge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jackman Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jackman Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jackman Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867744 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jackman Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire.