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Bickford Hill — Summits 27.7 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 865571
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Milan quadrangle, the summit known as Bickford Hill sits 27.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bickford Hill as a summit on the West Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865571. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bickford Hill sits at 44.62197° N, 71.26168° W (DMS 44°37′19″ N, 71°15′42″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bickford Hill itself. The ones closest to Bickford Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 1.1 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | West Milan | — | 1.4 mi |
| Dummer Hill | Dummer Ponds | — | 1.6 mi |
| Peabody Hill | Milan | — | 2.2 mi |
| Closton Hill | Milan | — | 2.2 mi |
| Horn Hill | West Milan | — | 2.5 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 2.5 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Milan | — | 3.3 mi |
| Milan Hill | Milan | — | 3.9 mi |
| Location Hill | West Milan | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Bickford Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 27.7 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Bickford Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.622°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bickford Hill track the nearby Holt Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bickford Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Pontook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dummer Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bickford Hill located?
Bickford Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.7 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bickford Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.7 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bickford Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bickford Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865571 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bickford 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: Q34821839.