Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Signal Ridge — Ridges 38.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872661
38.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle, Signal Ridge is a ridge recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Grafton County, New Hampshire, America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Signal Ridge in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872661). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Signal Ridge sits at 44.09280° N, 71.44402° W (DMS 44°05′34″ N, 71°26′38″ W).
Other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Signal Ridge itself. The ones closest to Signal Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vose Spur | Mount Carrigain | — | 0.8 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | South Twin Mountain | — | 7 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Waterville Valley | — | 8.2 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 8.7 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Crawford Notch | — | 8.7 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Lincoln | — | 9.5 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 10.3 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 10.7 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Franconia | — | 11 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Franconia | — | 11.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Signal Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Signal Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.093°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Signal Ridge track the nearby Mount Carrigain summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Signal Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Signal Ridge located?
Signal Ridge is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Signal Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 38.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Signal Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Signal Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872661 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Signal Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 10 other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34865996.