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Hodgdon Hill — Summits 26.3 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 867526
Catalogued on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Hodgdon Hill — a summit — lies 26.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867526, Hodgdon Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS West Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hodgdon Hill sits at 44.55145° N, 71.28076° W (DMS 44°33′05″ N, 71°16′51″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hodgdon Hill itself. The ones closest to Hodgdon Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Ledge | West Milan | — | 0.5 mi |
| Round Mountain | West Milan | — | 1.8 mi |
| Horn Hill | West Milan | — | 2.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain | West Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| Square Mountain | West Milan | — | 3.1 mi |
| Milan Hill | Milan | — | 3.2 mi |
| Peabody Hill | Milan | — | 3.2 mi |
| Closton Hill | Milan | — | 4 mi |
| Rogers Ledge | West Milan | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Hodgdon Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Greens Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hodgdon Hill — 26.3 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.551°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hodgdon Hill track the nearby Chandler Ledge summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hodgdon Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hodgdon Hill located?
Hodgdon Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.3 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hodgdon Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.3 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hodgdon Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hodgdon Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867526 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hodgdon 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: Q34922614.