Blue Hill — Summits 47.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Gilman Quadrangle · GNIS 865672
Catalogued on the USGS Gilman quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Blue Hill — a summit — lies 47.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865672, Blue Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Gilman quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blue Hill sits at 44.38431° N, 71.74378° W (DMS 44°23′04″ N, 71°44′38″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blue Hill itself. The ones closest to Blue Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beede Mountain | Gilman | — | 1.8 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Gilman | — | 2.7 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Gilman | — | 3.6 mi |
| Howland Hill | Bethlehem | — | 6.4 mi |
| Kimbal Hill | Bethlehem | — | 6.4 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Twin Mountain | — | 7.4 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Lancaster | — | 8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Lancaster | — | 9.1 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Lancaster | — | 9.7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Twin Mountain | — | 10.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilman Quadrangle
The Gilman 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Blue Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Johns River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Gold Mine Pond (historical) | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 5.5 mi |
| Clark Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 6.2 mi |
| Catbow Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 8 mi |
| Hudson Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Blue Hill — 47.2 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.384°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blue Hill track the nearby Mount Misery summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blue Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Misery | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cushman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Towns Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Carpenter Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Hill located?
Blue Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilman topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blue Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blue Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blue Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865672 on the Gilman quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blue 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: Q35728299.