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Robbins Ridge — Ridges 21.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872576
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Chatham quadrangle, the ridge known as Robbins Ridge sits 21.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Robbins Ridge as a ridge on the Chatham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872576. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Robbins Ridge sits at 44.13767° N, 71.02222° W (DMS 44°08′16″ N, 71°01′20″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Robbins Ridge itself. The ones closest to Robbins Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Jackson | — | 9 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 11.5 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 15.3 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 17.3 mi |
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 17.3 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 17.9 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 18 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 19 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 21.1 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 21.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Robbins Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 21.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Robbins Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.138°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Robbins Ridge track the nearby Major Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Robbins Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mack Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robbins Ridge located?
Robbins Ridge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Robbins Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Robbins Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Robbins Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872576 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Robbins Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34865228.