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Crothers Hill — Summits 39.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871747
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Crothers Hill — a summit — lies 39.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871747, Crothers Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crothers Hill sits at 43.91485° N, 71.18297° W (DMS 43°54′53″ N, 71°10′59″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crothers Hill itself. The ones closest to Crothers Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Silver Lake | — | 0.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Silver Lake | — | 0.9 mi |
| Salter Hill | Silver Lake | — | 1.4 mi |
| Deer Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.1 mi |
| Birch Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.8 mi |
| Roundtop | Silver Lake | — | 3.8 mi |
| Tasker Hill | Conway | — | 4.1 mi |
| Page Hill | Ossipee Lake | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Crothers Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Crothers Hill — 39.1 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.915°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crothers Hill track the nearby Pine Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crothers Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crothers Hill located?
Crothers Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crothers Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crothers Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crothers Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871747 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crothers 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.
Wikidata: Q34866707.