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Ledge Mountain — Summits 42.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle · GNIS 867979
Catalogued on the USGS Tinkerville quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Ledge Mountain — a summit — lies 42.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867979, Ledge Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Tinkerville quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ledge Mountain sits at 44.75163° N, 71.50748° W (DMS 44°45′06″ N, 71°30′27″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ledge Mountain itself. The ones closest to Ledge Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Peak | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.6 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 2 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.3 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.4 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle
The Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Ledge Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hymmel Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Lightning Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| Cree Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ledge Mountain — 42.7 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.752°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ledge Mountain track the nearby Stratford Notch mountain gap (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ledge Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ledge Mountain located?
Ledge Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ledge Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ledge Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ledge Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867979 on the Tinkerville quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ledge Mountain?
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: Q34923725.