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Jimmy Cole Ledge — Summits 35.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 867784
Catalogued on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Jimmy Cole Ledge — a summit — lies 35.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867784, Jimmy Cole Ledge is recorded as a summit on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jimmy Cole Ledge sits at 44.63935° N, 71.43478° W (DMS 44°38′22″ N, 71°26′05″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jimmy Cole Ledge itself. The ones closest to Jimmy Cole Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 0.5 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 1.2 mi |
| Victor Head | Percy Peaks | — | 1.2 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 1.6 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 1.6 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 1.6 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Stark | — | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bag Hill | Percy Peaks | — | 2.4 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Stark | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Jimmy Cole Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jimmy Cole Ledge — 35.7 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.639°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jimmy Cole Ledge track the nearby Potters Ledge summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jimmy Cole Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jimmy Cole Ledge located?
Jimmy Cole Ledge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jimmy Cole Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jimmy Cole Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jimmy Cole Ledge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867784 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jimmy Cole 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.