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Durgin Hill — Summits 40.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 866666
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Freedom quadrangle, the summit known as Durgin Hill sits 40.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Durgin Hill as a summit on the Freedom topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 866666. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/22/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Durgin Hill sits at 43.84156° N, 71.00272° W (DMS 43°50′30″ N, 71°00′10″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Durgin Hill itself. The ones closest to Durgin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Mountain | Freedom | — | 1.6 mi |
| Cragged Mountain | Freedom | — | 1.7 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Freedom | — | 1.9 mi |
| Watson Hill | Freedom | — | 2.3 mi |
| Stewart Hill | Conway | — | 3.5 mi |
| Kent Hill | Conway | — | 3.6 mi |
| Toll Hill | Freedom | — | 3.9 mi |
| Manson Hill | Conway | — | 4 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Freedom | — | 4.7 mi |
| Green Mountain | Freedom | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Durgin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cragged Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Watson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 40.3 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Durgin Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.842°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Durgin Hill track the nearby Chalk Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Durgin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Durgin Hill located?
Durgin Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Durgin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Durgin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Durgin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866666 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Durgin 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: Q34913357.