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Rocky Branch Ridge — Ridges 27.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871575
27.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle, Rocky Branch Ridge is a ridge recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Rocky Branch Ridge in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871575). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/16/2023.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rocky Branch Ridge sits at 44.23787° N, 71.28783° W (DMS 44°14′16″ N, 71°17′16″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rocky Branch Ridge itself. The ones closest to Rocky Branch Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montalban Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 2.7 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Jackson | — | 3.1 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Mount Washington | — | 4.8 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 4.9 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 5.6 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 5.9 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 6 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 6.3 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Rocky Branch Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Glen Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lost Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Engine Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Rocky Branch Ridge. 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 44.238°), 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 Rocky Branch Ridge track the nearby Gulf Peak summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rocky Branch Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Boott Spur | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rocky Branch Ridge located?
Rocky Branch Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rocky Branch Ridge 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 Rocky Branch Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rocky Branch Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871575 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Branch Ridge?
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.