Bunker Hill — Summits 46.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 865859
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle, the summit known as Bunker Hill sits 46.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bunker Hill as a summit on the Tamworth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 865859. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bunker Hill sits at 43.84625° N, 71.30368° W (DMS 43°50′47″ N, 71°18′13″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bunker Hill itself. The ones closest to Bunker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckel Hill | Tamworth | — | 0.6 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Tamworth | — | 1.6 mi |
| Great Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.1 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.5 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Tamworth | — | 3 mi |
| Brown Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.1 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 3.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 3.6 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Bunker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 46.3 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Bunker Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.846°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bunker Hill track the nearby Heckel Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bunker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bunker Hill located?
Bunker Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bunker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bunker Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bunker Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865859 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bunker 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.