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Osgood Ridge — Ridges 24.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 868934
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the ridge known as Osgood Ridge sits 24.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Osgood Ridge as a ridge on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868934. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Osgood Ridge sits at 44.32861° N, 71.27097° W (DMS 44°19′43″ N, 71°16′15″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Osgood Ridge itself. The ones closest to Osgood Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howker Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.1 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.3 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.8 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.5 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2.8 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 3.1 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 3.8 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Jackson | — | 6.1 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Osgood Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 24.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Osgood Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.329°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 24.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Osgood Ridge track the nearby Howker Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Osgood Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Osgood Ridge located?
Osgood Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Osgood Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Osgood Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Osgood Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868934 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Osgood 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.