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Poplar Ridge — Ridges 29.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 573645
29.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Poplar Ridge is a ridge recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Poplar Ridge in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573645). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Poplar Ridge sits at 44.02219° N, 70.54068° W (DMS 44°01′20″ N, 70°32′26″ W).
Other ridges in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Poplar Ridge itself. The ones closest to Poplar Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Ridge | Casco | — | 1.8 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Norway | — | 14.9 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Greenwood | — | 22.8 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Kezar Falls | — | 23.5 mi |
| Days Ridge | Bryant Pond | — | 28.9 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Dixfield | — | 38.1 mi |
| Hemenway Ridge | Old Speck Mountain | — | 45.8 mi |
| Inlet Ridge | Middle Dam | — | 56.1 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Middle Dam | — | 56.6 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Kennebago | — | 72.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Poplar Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mayberry Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ted Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Poplar Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.022°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Poplar Ridge track the nearby Eastman Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Poplar Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Poplar Ridge located?
Poplar Ridge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Poplar Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) 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 573645 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Poplar Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other ridges in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34864812.