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Lonesome Ridge — Ridges 26.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 868124
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle, the ridge known as Lonesome Ridge sits 26.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lonesome Ridge as a ridge on the Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868124. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lonesome Ridge sits at 44.49018° N, 71.32076° W (DMS 44°29′25″ N, 71°19′15″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lonesome Ridge itself. The ones closest to Lonesome Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Ridge | West Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Lancaster | — | 9.9 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Groveton | — | 11.1 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.3 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Mount Dartmouth | — | 11.3 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.3 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.4 mi |
| Cape Horn | Groveton | — | 11.5 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.5 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Lonesome Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Brandy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 26.9 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Lonesome Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.490°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lonesome Ridge track the nearby Godfrey Pond reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lonesome Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfrey Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| York Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Number Nine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bend Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lonesome Ridge located?
Lonesome Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lonesome Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lonesome Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lonesome Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868124 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lonesome 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.
Wikidata: Q34862218.