Nathan Pond Ridge — Ridges 42.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 868684
Catalogued on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Nathan Pond Ridge — a ridge — lies 42.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868684, Nathan Pond Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nathan Pond Ridge sits at 44.92002° N, 71.26826° W (DMS 44°55′12″ N, 71°16′06″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nathan Pond Ridge itself. The ones closest to Nathan Pond Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 1.6 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Mount Pisgah | — | 2.7 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| South Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 4.1 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 4.8 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Wilsons Mills | — | 8.7 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Teakettle Ridge | — | 13.6 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 14.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 17.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Nathan Pond Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Nathan Pond Ridge — 42.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.920°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nathan Pond Ridge track the nearby Nathan Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nathan Pond Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nathan Pond Ridge located?
Nathan Pond Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nathan Pond Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nathan Pond Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nathan Pond Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868684 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nathan 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.