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Ridge of the Caps — Ridges 27.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872568
27.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle, Ridge of the Caps is a ridge recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ridge of the Caps in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872568). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ridge of the Caps sits at 44.30253° N, 71.32137° W (DMS 44°18′09″ N, 71°19′17″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ridge of the Caps itself. The ones closest to Ridge of the Caps:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 0.3 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.2 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 1.8 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2.3 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 3 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 3.1 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 3.1 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 4.8 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Ridge of the Caps. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Jefferson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Ridge of the Caps. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 47 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 44.303°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ridge of the Caps track the nearby Mount Jefferson summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ridge of the Caps
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Jefferson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ridge of the Caps located?
Ridge of the Caps is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ridge of the Caps from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ridge of the Caps?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ridge of the Caps as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872568 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ridge of the Caps?
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.
Wikidata: Q34865178.