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Bunker Hill — Summits 37.9 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 865858
Catalogued on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bunker Hill — a summit — lies 37.9 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865858, Bunker Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bunker Hill sits at 44.48949° N, 71.54842° W (DMS 44°29′22″ N, 71°32′54″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bunker Hill itself. The ones closest to Bunker Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Hill | Groveton | — | 2 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 2.3 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Lancaster | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Lancaster | — | 3.1 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Lancaster | — | 4.1 mi |
| Beech Hill | Groveton | — | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 5.6 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 5.7 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 5.8 mi |
| Hutchins Mountain | Stark | — | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Bunker Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Israel River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Elm Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bunker Hill — 37.9 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 44.489°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bunker Hill track the nearby Otter Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bunker Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Caleb Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Burnside Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Baker Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Kent Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bunker Hill located?
Bunker Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.9 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bunker Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles west (bearing W) 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 865858 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bunker 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: Q34825601.