Holden Hill — Summits 46.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 867550
Catalogued on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Holden Hill — a summit — lies 46.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867550, Holden Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Holden Hill sits at 44.94476° N, 71.35359° W (DMS 44°56′41″ N, 71°21′13″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Holden Hill itself. The ones closest to Holden Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Diamond Pond | — | 2 mi |
| North Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| South Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Holden Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hix Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Holden Hill — 46.5 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.945°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Holden Hill track the nearby Dead Water Ridge (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Holden Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Paul Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holden Hill located?
Holden Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Holden Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Holden Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Holden Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867550 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Holden 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.