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Cates Hill — Summits 20.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866048
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Milan quadrangle, the summit known as Cates Hill sits 20.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cates Hill as a summit on the Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866048. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cates Hill sits at 44.50596° N, 71.18204° W (DMS 44°30′21″ N, 71°10′55″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cates Hill itself. The ones closest to Cates Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Jasper | Berlin | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Forest | Berlin | — | 2.5 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Berlin | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Berlin | — | 3.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Milan | — | 4 mi |
| Sugar Mountain | Berlin | — | 4.9 mi |
| Milan Hill | Milan | — | 5 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Berlin | — | 5.2 mi |
| Bald Cap | Shelburne | — | 5.5 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Milan Quadrangle
The Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Cates Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Head Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Milan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Mud Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 6.6 mi |
| Peabody Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 6.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 20.6 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Cates Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 35 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.506°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cates Hill track the nearby Horne Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cates Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cates Hill located?
Cates Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cates Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cates Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cates Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866048 on the Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cates 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: Q34827833.