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Goff Ledge — Summits 28.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 566867
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle, the summit known as Goff Ledge sits 28.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Goff Ledge as a summit on the Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 566867. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Goff Ledge sits at 44.15156° N, 70.32628° W (DMS 44°09′06″ N, 70°19′35″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Goff Ledge itself. The ones closest to Goff Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.5 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.8 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.8 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.2 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.3 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 2.4 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Oxford | 384 ft | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Goff Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 28.8 miles (southeast) and you reach Goff Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.152°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Goff Ledge track the nearby Death Valley basin (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Goff Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goff Ledge located?
Goff Ledge is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Goff Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Goff Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Goff Ledge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566867 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Goff Ledge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138975.