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Townsend Ridge — Ridges 42.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 577248
42.2 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Townsend Ridge is a ridge recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “ridge in Franklin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Townsend Ridge in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577248). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Townsend Ridge sits at 45.01328° N, 70.72608° W (DMS 45°00′48″ N, 70°43′34″ W).
Other ridges in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 7 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Townsend Ridge itself. The ones closest to Townsend Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Ridge | Kennebago | — | 1.4 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Kennebago | — | 4.1 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Redington | — | 13.9 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Weld | — | 23.2 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Kingfield | — | 27.6 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Mount Blue | — | 27.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Townsend Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.2 miles north (bearing N) of Townsend Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 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 45.013°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Townsend Ridge track the nearby Secret Bog lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Townsend Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Townsend Ridge located?
Townsend Ridge is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Townsend Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Townsend Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Townsend Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577248 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Townsend Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other ridges in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34867160.