Whipple Ridge — Ridges 47.5 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 870829
Catalogued on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Whipple Ridge — a ridge — lies 47.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870829, Whipple 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 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whipple Ridge sits at 44.98410° N, 71.30773° W (DMS 44°59′03″ N, 71°18′28″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whipple Ridge itself. The ones closest to Whipple Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Mount Pisgah | — | 3.6 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 4.8 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Diamond Pond | — | 6 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Wilsons Mills | — | 12.1 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 17.8 mi |
| Teakettle Ridge | Teakettle Ridge | — | 18.5 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 21.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Whipple Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Ferguson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whipple Ridge — 47.5 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 44.984°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whipple Ridge track the nearby South Ridge (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whipple Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bateman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whipple Ridge located?
Whipple Ridge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whipple Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whipple Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whipple Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870829 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whipple 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.