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Three Sisters — Ridges 38.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872816
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the ridge known as Three Sisters sits 38.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Three Sisters as a ridge on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872816. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Three Sisters sits at 43.96218° N, 71.27211° W (DMS 43°57′44″ N, 71°16′20″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Three Sisters itself. The ones closest to Three Sisters:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 0.7 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.9 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 5.2 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 6 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 8.9 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 9.8 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 10.1 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Center Sandwich | — | 10.5 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 13.2 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 17.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Three Sisters. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Chocorua | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Champney Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 38.8 miles (southwest) and you reach Three Sisters; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 67 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.962°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Three Sisters track the nearby Mount Chocorua summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Three Sisters
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Chocorua | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Three Sisters located?
Three Sisters is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Three Sisters from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 38.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Three Sisters?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Three Sisters as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872816 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Three Sisters?
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: Q34866972.