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Dickey Hill — Summits 34.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 866579
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stark quadrangle, the summit known as Dickey Hill sits 34.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Dickey Hill as a summit on the Stark topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866579. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dickey Hill sits at 44.61996° N, 71.41144° W (DMS 44°37′12″ N, 71°24′41″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dickey Hill itself. The ones closest to Dickey Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 1.2 mi |
| Victor Head | Percy Peaks | — | 1.7 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 2 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 2 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Stark | — | 2.1 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 2.8 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 3.2 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 3.2 mi |
| Location Hill | West Milan | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Dickey Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 34.1 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Dickey Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.620°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dickey Hill track the nearby Christine Lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dickey Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Devils Slide | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dickey Hill located?
Dickey Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dickey Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dickey Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dickey Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866579 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dickey 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: Q34866315.