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Washington Hill — Ridges 40.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872864
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the ridge known as Washington Hill sits 40.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Washington Hill as a ridge on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872864. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Washington Hill sits at 43.89967° N, 71.21561° W (DMS 43°53′59″ N, 71°12′56″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Washington Hill itself. The ones closest to Washington Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 4.7 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 4.9 mi |
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 5.2 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 5.8 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 5.9 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 6.9 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 9.2 mi |
| Red Ridge | North Conway West | — | 9.3 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Center Sandwich | — | 10.8 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 19 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Washington Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Chocorua River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 40.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Washington Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.900°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Washington Hill track the nearby Little Lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Washington Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Chocorua Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washington Hill located?
Washington Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Washington Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Washington Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Washington Hill as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872864 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Washington Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34867725.