Harvey Swell — Summits 45.4 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 867401
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Harvey Swell sits 45.4 miles 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 Harvey Swell as a summit on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867401. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Harvey Swell sits at 44.91768° N, 71.36605° W (DMS 44°55′04″ N, 71°21′58″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Harvey Swell itself. The ones closest to Harvey Swell:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 1.5 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Holden Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2 mi |
| South Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Harvey Swell. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hix Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| West Branch Mohawk River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 45.4 miles (northwest) and you reach Harvey Swell; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.918°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Harvey Swell track the nearby Hix Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Harvey Swell
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hix Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harvey Swell located?
Harvey Swell is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Harvey Swell from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Harvey Swell?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Harvey Swell as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867401 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Harvey Swell?
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: Q34874117.