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Lower Ridge — Ridges 23.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 576912
23.5 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Lower Ridge is a ridge recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lower Ridge in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576912). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lower Ridge sits at 44.06812° N, 70.71673° W (DMS 44°04′05″ N, 70°43′00″ W).
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Lower Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Willett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fowler Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Penny Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1983 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.5 miles south (bearing S) of Lower Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.068°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lower Ridge track the nearby Sunset Rock summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lower Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Willett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fowler Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lower Ridge located?
Lower Ridge is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 23.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lower Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lower Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lower Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576912 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lower Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q34862418.