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Closton Hill — Summits 25.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 866215
Catalogued on the USGS Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Closton Hill — a summit — lies 25.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866215, Closton Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Closton Hill sits at 44.59754° N, 71.23286° W (DMS 44°35′51″ N, 71°13′58″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Closton Hill itself. The ones closest to Closton Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Hill | Milan | — | 0.8 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Milan | — | 1.3 mi |
| Milan Hill | Milan | — | 1.8 mi |
| Holt Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 1.9 mi |
| Bickford Hill | West Milan | — | 2.2 mi |
| Horn Hill | West Milan | — | 2.2 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 2.2 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | West Milan | — | 2.8 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | West Milan | — | 3.7 mi |
| Dummer Hill | Dummer Ponds | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Milan Quadrangle
The Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Closton Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Milan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Little Cambridge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Mud Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Closton Hill — 25.6 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.598°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Closton Hill track the nearby Peabody Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Closton Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Milan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Closton Hill located?
Closton Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Closton Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Closton Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Closton Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866215 on the Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Closton 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: Q34829503.