Hanson Top — Summits 45.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 867364
Catalogued on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Hanson Top — a summit — lies 45.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867364, Hanson Top is recorded as a summit on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/22/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hanson Top sits at 43.76769° N, 71.04518° W (DMS 43°46′04″ N, 71°02′43″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hanson Top itself. The ones closest to Hanson Top:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain | Freedom | — | 0.4 mi |
| Davis Top | Freedom | — | 1.2 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Freedom | — | 1.6 mi |
| Welch Top | Freedom | — | 1.9 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Ossipee | — | 2.8 mi |
| Colcord Hill | West Newfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Freedom | — | 4.1 mi |
| Watson Hill | Freedom | — | 4.6 mi |
| Milliken Hill | Ossipee | — | 4.8 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Freedom | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Hanson Top. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Davis Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Welch Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Salmon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hanson Top — 45.8 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 (43.768°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hanson Top track the nearby Green Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hanson Top
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Davis Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Welch Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hanson Top located?
Hanson Top is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hanson Top from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hanson Top?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hanson Top as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867364 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hanson Top?
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.