Poplar Ridge — Ridges 42.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 573646
Catalogued on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Poplar Ridge — a ridge — lies 42.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Franklin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573646, Poplar Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Poplar Ridge sits at 44.97219° N, 70.44802° W (DMS 44°58′20″ N, 70°26′53″ W).
Other ridges in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 7 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Poplar Ridge itself. The ones closest to Poplar Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Ridge | Kingfield | — | 13.7 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Kennebago Lake | — | 13.9 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Kennebago | — | 15.3 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Weld | — | 17.3 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Kennebago | — | 17.8 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Mount Blue | — | 18.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Poplar Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Redington Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Poplar Ridge — 42.6 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.972°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Poplar Ridge track the nearby Saddleback Junior summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Poplar Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Redington Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Poplar Ridge located?
Poplar Ridge is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Poplar Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Poplar Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Poplar Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573646 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Poplar Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other ridges in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34864797.