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Charles Ravine — Valleys 15.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 871665
15.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle, Charles Ravine is a valley recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “valley in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Charles Ravine in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a valley in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871665). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Charles Ravine sits at 44.23760° N, 71.00916° W (DMS 44°14′15″ N, 71°00′33″ W).
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Charles Ravine. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Charles Ravine. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.238°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Charles Ravine track the nearby Charles Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Charles Ravine
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Little Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Charles Ravine located?
Charles Ravine is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Charles Ravine from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Charles Ravine?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Charles Ravine as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871665 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Charles Ravine?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q35384572.