South Ridge — Ridges 46.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 870055
Catalogued on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, South Ridge — a ridge — lies 46.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870055, South Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Ridge sits at 44.97053° N, 71.29212° W (DMS 44°58′14″ N, 71°17′32″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Ridge itself. The ones closest to South Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Mount Pisgah | — | 2.4 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 5 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Wilsons Mills | — | 11 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 17.1 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Teakettle Ridge | — | 17.3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 20.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside South Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whipple Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Horn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Ridge — 46.3 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.971°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Ridge track the nearby Gulf Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Ridge located?
South Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870055 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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.
Wikidata: Q34866167.