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Potters Ledge — Summits 35.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 869327
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the summit known as Potters Ledge sits 35.2 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 Potters Ledge as a summit on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869327. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potters Ledge sits at 44.63449° N, 71.42638° W (DMS 44°38′04″ N, 71°25′35″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Potters Ledge itself. The ones closest to Potters Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 0.5 mi |
| Victor Head | Percy Peaks | — | 1 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Stark | — | 1.2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 1.6 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 2 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 2 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 2 mi |
| Bag Hill | Percy Peaks | — | 3 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Stark | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Potters Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 35.2 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Potters Ledge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.634°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potters Ledge track the nearby Jimmy Cole Ledge summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potters Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potters Ledge located?
Potters Ledge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potters Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potters Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potters Ledge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869327 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potters 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: Q34898367.