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Abbot Hill — Summits 44.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871374
At 1,729 feet of elevation, Abbot Hill rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle — about 44.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Abbot Hill in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871374). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Abbot Hill sits at 44.24099° N, 71.64987° W (DMS 44°14′28″ N, 71°39′00″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 1,729 ft / 527 m — a moderate elevation.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Abbot Hill itself. The ones closest to Abbot Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 0.9 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Agassiz | Bethlehem | — | 2.2 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.6 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Bethlehem | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.8 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.1 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.4 mi |
| Garnet Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 3.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Abbot Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Abbot Hill is #17 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Abbot Hill ranks #1065 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 17%).
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Abbot Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
May through October; early-season hikes can still have lingering snow on north slopes. At this latitude (44.241°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Abbot Hill track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Abbot Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Abbot Hill located?
Abbot Hill is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Abbot Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Abbot Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Abbot Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871374 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Abbot Hill?
May through October; early-season hikes can still have lingering snow on north slopes.
How tall is Abbot Hill?
Abbot Hill rises to 1,729 feet (527 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34630427.