Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Chandler Ledge — Summits 26.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 1916216
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the summit known as Chandler Ledge sits 26.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Chandler Ledge as a summit on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 1916216. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chandler Ledge sits at 44.55782° N, 71.28286° W (DMS 44°33′28″ N, 71°16′58″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chandler Ledge itself. The ones closest to Chandler Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Hill | West Milan | — | 0.5 mi |
| Round Mountain | West Milan | — | 1.9 mi |
| Horn Hill | West Milan | — | 2.1 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Milan | — | 2.7 mi |
| Peabody Hill | Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| Square Mountain | West Milan | — | 3 mi |
| Milan Hill | Milan | — | 3.1 mi |
| Deer Mountain | West Milan | — | 3.1 mi |
| Closton Hill | Milan | — | 3.7 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | West Milan | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Chandler Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 26.6 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Chandler Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.558°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chandler Ledge track the nearby Hodgdon Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chandler Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chandler Ledge located?
Chandler Ledge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chandler Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chandler Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chandler Ledge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1916216 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chandler Ledge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34865916.