Oak Hill Reservoir — Reservoirs 48.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Littleton Quadrangle · GNIS 1916733
48.8 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Littleton topographic quadrangle, Oak Hill Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Littleton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Oak Hill Reservoir in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1916733). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill Reservoir sits at 44.31533° N, 71.76952° W (DMS 44°18′55″ N, 71°46′10″ W).
Other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Oak Hill Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Oak Hill Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Bethlehem | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Littleton | 1.3 mi |
| Miller Pond | Bethlehem | 3.2 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Sugar Hill | 5.1 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Gilman | 8.3 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 9.1 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Franconia | 9.5 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | South Twin Mountain | 11.6 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Lincoln | 16.6 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Lincoln | 16.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Littleton Quadrangle
The Littleton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Parker Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Farr Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Towns Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Misery | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.8 miles west (bearing W) of Oak Hill Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.315°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oak Hill Reservoir track the nearby Pine Hill summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill Reservoir located?
Oak Hill Reservoir is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Littleton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Oak Hill Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Oak Hill Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1916733 on the Littleton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oak Hill Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other reservoirs in Grafton County, New Hampshire.