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Rand Ridge — Ridges 26.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 574026
26.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle, Rand Ridge is a ridge recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Franklin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Rand Ridge in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574026). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rand Ridge sits at 44.72290° N, 70.48934° W (DMS 44°43′22″ N, 70°29′22″ W).
Other ridges in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 7 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rand Ridge itself. The ones closest to Rand Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Ridge | Mount Blue | — | 7.2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Redington | — | 17.3 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Kingfield | — | 20.8 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Kennebago Lake | — | 23.2 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Kennebago | — | 24.3 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Kennebago | — | 25 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Rand Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Rand Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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 44.723°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rand Ridge track the nearby Bachelor Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rand Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rand Ridge located?
Rand Ridge is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rand Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rand Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rand Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574026 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rand 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: Q34865023.