Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Monmouth Ridge — Ridges 40.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 571506
40.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle, Monmouth Ridge is a ridge recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Monmouth Ridge in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571506). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Monmouth Ridge sits at 44.18883° N, 70.02095° W (DMS 44°11′20″ N, 70°01′15″ W).
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Monmouth Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Hodgman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Monmouth Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.189°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Monmouth Ridge track the nearby Dilnow Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Monmouth Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monmouth Ridge located?
Monmouth Ridge is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Monmouth Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Monmouth Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Monmouth Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571506 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Monmouth Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q34862981.