Lewis Hill — Summits 45.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle · GNIS 867998
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bethlehem quadrangle, the summit known as Lewis Hill sits 45.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lewis Hill as a summit on the Bethlehem topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 867998. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lewis Hill sits at 44.26339° N, 71.69216° W (DMS 44°15′48″ N, 71°41′32″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lewis Hill itself. The ones closest to Lewis Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Agassiz | Bethlehem | — | 0.8 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 1.1 mi |
| Garnet Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 1.4 mi |
| Scrag Hill | Franconia | — | 2.4 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Franconia | 1,729 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 4.2 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 4.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Bethlehem | — | 4.5 mi |
| Russell Hill | Bethlehem | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle
The Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Lewis Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Agassiz | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Garnet Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 45.7 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Lewis Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.263°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lewis Hill track the nearby Mount Agassiz summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lewis Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Agassiz | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Garnet Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lewis Hill located?
Lewis Hill is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lewis Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lewis Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lewis Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867998 on the Bethlehem quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lewis Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34923979.