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Montalban Ridge — Ridges 28.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872334
28.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle, Montalban Ridge is a ridge recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Montalban Ridge in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872334). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Montalban Ridge sits at 44.23206° N, 71.30448° W (DMS 44°13′55″ N, 71°18′16″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Montalban Ridge itself. The ones closest to Montalban Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 3.1 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Jackson | — | 4 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 4.9 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 5.1 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 5.9 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 6.3 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 6.5 mi |
| Bemis Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 6.7 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Montalban Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Davis | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Eisenhower | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Engine Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1978 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Montalban Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.232°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Montalban Ridge track the nearby Rocky Branch Ridge (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Montalban Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Montalban Ridge located?
Montalban Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Montalban Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Montalban Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Montalban Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872334 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Montalban 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: Q34863022.