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Kimbal Hill — Summits 41.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle · GNIS 867866
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bethlehem quadrangle, the summit known as Kimbal Hill sits 41.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kimbal Hill as a summit on the Bethlehem topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867866. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kimbal Hill sits at 44.34431° N, 71.62666° W (DMS 44°20′40″ N, 71°37′36″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kimbal Hill itself. The ones closest to Kimbal Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howland Hill | Bethlehem | — | 0.9 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Twin Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Gilman | — | 3.4 mi |
| Beech Hill | Twin Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Gilman | — | 4.6 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Gilman | — | 4.7 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 6.2 mi |
| Cherry Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 6.4 mi |
| Mount Martha | Mount Dartmouth | — | 6.4 mi |
| Blue Hill | Gilman | — | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle
The Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Kimbal Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howland Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Burns Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Russell Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Forest Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 5.2 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 41.6 miles (west) and you reach Kimbal Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.344°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kimbal Hill track the nearby Howland Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kimbal Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howland Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Burns Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Russell Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kimbal Hill located?
Kimbal Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kimbal Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kimbal Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kimbal Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867866 on the Bethlehem quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kimbal 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: Q49041597.