Carlton Hill — Summits 45.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866000
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Carlton Hill sits 45.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Carlton Hill as a summit on the Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866000. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carlton Hill sits at 44.86992° N, 71.45429° W (DMS 44°52′12″ N, 71°27′15″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carlton Hill itself. The ones closest to Carlton Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Hill | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Cilley Hill | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Jordan Hill | Tinkerville | — | 4.2 mi |
| Baldhead Mountain | Dixville Notch | — | 4.9 mi |
| South Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 5.1 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 5.4 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Diamond Pond | — | 5.4 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 5.6 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Carlton Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lime Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Blueberry Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 45.9 miles (northwest) and you reach Carlton Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.870°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Carlton Hill track the nearby Read Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carlton Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Fish Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lime Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cilley Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carlton Hill located?
Carlton Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carlton Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carlton Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carlton Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866000 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carlton 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.