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Zealand Ridge — Ridges 39.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872974
Catalogued on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Zealand Ridge — a ridge — lies 39.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872974, Zealand Ridge is recorded as a ridge on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Zealand Ridge sits at 44.17864° N, 71.51939° W (DMS 44°10′43″ N, 71°31′10″ W).
Other ridges in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 11 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Zealand Ridge itself. The ones closest to Zealand Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebrook Mountains | Crawford Notch | — | 4.6 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Franconia | — | 6.2 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Franconia | — | 6.3 mi |
| Vose Spur | Mount Carrigain | — | 6.7 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Mount Carrigain | — | 7 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Lincoln | — | 8 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 9.9 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Mount Osceola | 3,774 ft | 11 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Waterville Valley | — | 12.5 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 16.4 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Zealand Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Bond | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| The Cliffs | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Hale | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Zealand Ridge — 39.4 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.179°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Zealand Ridge track the nearby Zeacliff Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Zealand Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Bond | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zealand Ridge located?
Zealand Ridge is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Zealand Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Zealand Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Zealand Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872974 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Zealand Ridge?
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.