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Walker Ridge — Ridges 16.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872860
Catalogued on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Walker Ridge — a ridge — lies 16.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872860, Walker Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS Wild River quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walker Ridge sits at 44.26105° N, 71.06216° W (DMS 44°15′40″ N, 71°03′44″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Walker Ridge itself. The ones closest to Walker Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Ridge | Jackson | — | 8.2 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 11.3 mi |
| Osgood Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.3 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.4 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.6 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 11.7 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 12 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Stairs Mountain | — | 12.2 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 12.5 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 12.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Walker Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Brickett Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Baldface Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cypress Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 29-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Walker Ridge — 16.8 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.261°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 16.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Walker Ridge track the nearby Eagle Crag rock pillar (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walker Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Brickett Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walker Ridge located?
Walker Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walker Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walker Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walker Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872860 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walker 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.