Mud Pond Ridge — Ridges 41.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 868655
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the ridge known as Mud Pond Ridge sits 41.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mud Pond Ridge as a ridge on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868655. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond Ridge sits at 44.89935° N, 71.28058° W (DMS 44°53′58″ N, 71°16′50″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mud Pond Ridge itself. The ones closest to Mud Pond Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 3.9 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Mount Pisgah | — | 4.3 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 4.5 mi |
| South Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 5 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 6 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Wilsons Mills | — | 9.1 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 12.5 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Teakettle Ridge | — | 12.6 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 15.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanguinary Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 41.9 miles (northwest) and you reach Mud Pond Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.899°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond Ridge track the nearby Sanguinary Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanguinary Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond Ridge located?
Mud Pond Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mud Pond Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mud Pond Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868655 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mud Pond 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.