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Beech Hill — Summits 39.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Groveton Quadrangle · GNIS 865517
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Groveton quadrangle, the summit known as Beech Hill sits 39.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America (GNIS ID = 865517)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beech Hill as a summit on the Groveton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865517. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beech Hill sits at 44.55063° N, 71.55267° W (DMS 44°33′02″ N, 71°33′10″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beech Hill itself. The ones closest to Beech Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Hill | Groveton | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Lancaster | — | 4.2 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Stark | — | 4.8 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Stark | — | 5 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Stratford | — | 5.3 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 5.5 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 6.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Lancaster | — | 6.9 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Lancaster | — | 6.9 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Lancaster | — | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Groveton Quadrangle
The Groveton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Beech Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Emery Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cape Horn | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Kent Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 39.0 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Beech Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 67 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.551°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beech Hill track the nearby Connecticut River Reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beech Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Dean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Spalding Hill | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Parks Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beech Hill located?
Beech Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Groveton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beech Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beech Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beech Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865517 on the Groveton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beech 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: Q34834794.