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Beach Hill — Summits 35.9 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 865423
Catalogued on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Beach Hill — a summit — lies 35.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865423, Beach Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beach Hill sits at 44.61949° N, 71.45286° W (DMS 44°37′10″ N, 71°27′10″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beach Hill itself. The ones closest to Beach Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 1.6 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 1.7 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Stark | — | 1.9 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Stark | — | 2 mi |
| Bag Hill | Percy Peaks | — | 2.6 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 2.7 mi |
| Victor Head | Percy Peaks | — | 2.7 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 3.1 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 3.1 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Stratford | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Beach Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Ames Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beach Hill — 35.9 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.619°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beach Hill track the nearby Roaring Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beach Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Nash Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beach Hill located?
Beach Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.9 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beach Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 35.9 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beach Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beach Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865423 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beach 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: Q34809877.