Colcord Hill — Summits 47.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS West Newfield Quadrangle · GNIS 866261
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS West Newfield quadrangle, the summit known as Colcord Hill sits 47.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Colcord Hill as a summit on the West Newfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 866261. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Colcord Hill sits at 43.73542° N, 70.99823° W (DMS 43°44′08″ N, 70°59′54″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Colcord Hill itself. The ones closest to Colcord Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumney Hill | Ossipee | — | 1 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Freedom | — | 2.8 mi |
| Green Mountain | Freedom | — | 2.9 mi |
| Hanson Top | Freedom | — | 3.2 mi |
| Davis Top | Freedom | — | 4.1 mi |
| Welch Top | Freedom | — | 4.2 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Freedom | — | 5.8 mi |
| Milliken Hill | Ossipee | — | 6.3 mi |
| Watson Hill | Freedom | — | 7.3 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Freedom | — | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS West Newfield Quadrangle
The West Newfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 5 catalogued natural features alongside Colcord Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Emerson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Champion Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Dearborn Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 47.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Colcord Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.735°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Colcord Hill track the nearby Hobbs Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Colcord Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Emerson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Salmon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colcord Hill located?
Colcord Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Newfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Colcord Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Colcord Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Colcord Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866261 on the West Newfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Colcord 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.