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Rogers Ledge — Summits 30.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 869583
30.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle, Rogers Ledge is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Rogers Ledge in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869583). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rogers Ledge sits at 44.55021° N, 71.36196° W (DMS 44°33′01″ N, 71°21′43″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rogers Ledge itself. The ones closest to Rogers Ledge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | West Milan | — | 0.5 mi |
| Square Mountain | West Milan | — | 1 mi |
| Round Mountain | West Milan | — | 2.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | West Milan | — | 2.5 mi |
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 2.9 mi |
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Stark | — | 3.4 mi |
| Location Hill | West Milan | — | 3.6 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | West Milan | — | 3.9 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | West Milan | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Rogers Ledge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Devils Hopyard Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1964 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Rogers Ledge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.550°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rogers Ledge track the nearby North Peak summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rogers Ledge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Kilback Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Square Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rogers Ledge located?
Rogers Ledge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rogers Ledge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 30.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rogers Ledge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rogers Ledge as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869583 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rogers 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: Q34901787.