Brown Hill — Summits 46.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 865818
46.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle, Brown Hill is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Brown Hill in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865818). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brown Hill sits at 43.87229° N, 71.35313° W (DMS 43°52′20″ N, 71°21′11″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brown Hill itself. The ones closest to Brown Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasker Hill | Tamworth | — | 0.6 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Tamworth | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Katherine | Mount Chocorua | — | 1.9 mi |
| Great Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.1 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.7 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 4.3 mi |
| Young Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.4 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Tamworth | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Brown Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Miles Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Braga Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Brown Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.872°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Brown Hill track the nearby Tasker Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brown Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brown Hill located?
Brown Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brown Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brown Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brown Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865818 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brown 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: Q34825098.