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Birch Hill — Summits 35.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 871507
Catalogued on the USGS Conway quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Birch Hill — a summit — lies 35.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871507, Birch Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Conway quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Hill sits at 43.92528° N, 71.04077° W (DMS 43°55′31″ N, 71°02′27″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Birch Hill itself. The ones closest to Birch Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Mountain | Conway | — | 1.3 mi |
| Crown Hill | Conway | — | 1.4 mi |
| Dundee Hill | Conway | — | 2 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Conway | — | 2.2 mi |
| Kent Hill | Conway | — | 2.5 mi |
| Manson Hill | Conway | — | 2.6 mi |
| Stewart Hill | Conway | — | 2.7 mi |
| Davis Hill | Conway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Toll Hill | Freedom | — | 4.4 mi |
| Cragged Mountain | Freedom | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Crown Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dundee Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Birch Hill — 35.4 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.925°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Birch Hill track the nearby Roberts Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Crown Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dundee Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Hill located?
Birch Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Birch Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Birch Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871507 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Birch Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34822473.