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Spalding Hill — Ridges 38.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Groveton Quadrangle · GNIS 870068
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Groveton quadrangle, the ridge known as Spalding Hill sits 38.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Spalding Hill as a ridge on the Groveton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870068. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/20/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spalding Hill sits at 44.52636° N, 71.53937° W (DMS 44°31′35″ N, 71°32′22″ W).
Other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 32 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spalding Hill itself. The ones closest to Spalding Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Horn | Groveton | — | 3.5 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Lancaster | — | 4.5 mi |
| Deer Ridge | West Milan | — | 10.1 mi |
| Lonesome Ridge | Mount Crescent | — | 11.1 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 11.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 13.2 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Mount Dartmouth | — | 13.9 mi |
| Whitcomb Mountain | Dummer Ponds | — | 16.3 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 18.4 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Mount Washington | — | 18.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Groveton Quadrangle
The Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Spalding Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Kent Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Baker Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Connecticut River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Emery Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 38.0 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Spalding Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.526°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spalding Hill track the nearby Page Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spalding Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Whipple Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Kent Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Baker Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spalding Hill located?
Spalding Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spalding Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spalding Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spalding Hill as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870068 on the Groveton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spalding Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 31 other ridges in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34866192.