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Nowell Ridge — Ridges 25.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872418
25.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle, Nowell Ridge is a ridge recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Nowell Ridge in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872418). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nowell Ridge sits at 44.32282° N, 71.29967° W (DMS 44°19′22″ N, 71°17′59″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nowell Ridge itself. The ones closest to Nowell Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.5 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.3 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.5 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.5 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.5 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 1.8 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 3.2 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 5.9 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Mount Dartmouth | — | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Nowell Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Nowell Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 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 44.323°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nowell Ridge track the nearby Mount Sam Adams summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nowell Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nowell Ridge located?
Nowell Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nowell Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nowell Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nowell Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872418 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nowell 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.