Pleasant Ridge — Ridges 48.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gorham Quadrangle · GNIS 573512
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Gorham quadrangle, the ridge known as Pleasant Ridge sits 48.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pleasant Ridge as a ridge on the Gorham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 573512. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pleasant Ridge sits at 43.74207° N, 70.44914° W (DMS 43°44′31″ N, 70°26′57″ W).
Features on the USGS Gorham Quadrangle
The Gorham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Pleasant Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Shad Gully | Valleys | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cold Spring Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Skunk Knoll Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Samborn Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Skunk Knoll | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 48.8 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Pleasant Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.742°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pleasant Ridge track the nearby Ward Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pleasant Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crendell Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Shad Gully | Valleys | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pleasant River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Ridge located?
Pleasant Ridge is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gorham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pleasant Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pleasant Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pleasant Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573512 on the Gorham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pleasant Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q34864589.