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Vose Spur — Ridges 38.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872855
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle, the ridge known as Vose Spur sits 38.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Vose Spur as a ridge on the Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872855. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Vose Spur sits at 44.10307° N, 71.43465° W (DMS 44°06′11″ N, 71°26′05″ W).
Other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Vose Spur itself. The ones closest to Vose Spur:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Ridge | Mount Carrigain | — | 0.8 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | South Twin Mountain | — | 6.7 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Crawford Notch | — | 8 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Waterville Valley | — | 9.1 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 9.4 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Lincoln | — | 10 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 11 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Franconia | — | 11.1 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 11.3 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Franconia | — | 11.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Vose Spur. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 38.2 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Vose Spur; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.103°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Vose Spur track the nearby Carrigain Notch mountain gap (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Vose Spur
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vose Spur located?
Vose Spur is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Vose Spur from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Vose Spur?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Vose Spur as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872855 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Vose Spur?
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.