Maple Ridge — Ridges 49.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Center Sandwich Quadrangle · GNIS 872254
Catalogued on the USGS Center Sandwich quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Maple Ridge — a ridge — lies 49.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872254, Maple Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Center Sandwich quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Maple Ridge sits at 43.85759° N, 71.42425° W (DMS 43°51′27″ N, 71°25′27″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Maple Ridge itself. The ones closest to Maple Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 6.9 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 9.9 mi |
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 10.5 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 10.8 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 13.5 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 16.3 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 16.4 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 16.7 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 19.5 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 27.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Sandwich Quadrangle
The Center Sandwich 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 8 catalogued natural features alongside Maple Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Tilton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bragg Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Maple Ridge — 49.2 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.858°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Maple Ridge track the nearby Pond Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Maple Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Young Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Tilton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maple Ridge located?
Maple Ridge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Sandwich topographic quadrangle.
How far is Maple Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Maple Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Maple Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872254 on the Center Sandwich quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Maple 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.