Bag Hill — Summits 38.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 865317
38.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle, Bag Hill is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bag Hill in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865317). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bag Hill sits at 44.65144° N, 71.48155° W (DMS 44°39′05″ N, 71°28′54″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bag Hill itself. The ones closest to Bag Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato Hill | Stratford | — | 1.5 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 2.3 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 2.4 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 2.4 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 2.4 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 2.6 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 3 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Stark | — | 3.2 mi |
| Victor Head | Percy Peaks | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Bag Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Bag Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.651°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bag Hill track the nearby Potato Hill summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bag Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bag Hill located?
Bag Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bag Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bag Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bag Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865317 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bag Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34807537.