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Manson Hill — Summits 37.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 872252
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Conway quadrangle, the summit known as Manson Hill sits 37.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Manson Hill as a summit on the Conway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872252. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Manson Hill sits at 43.88868° N, 71.04973° W (DMS 43°53′19″ N, 71°02′59″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Manson Hill itself. The ones closest to Manson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Hill | Conway | — | 1.3 mi |
| Stewart Hill | Conway | — | 1.9 mi |
| Toll Hill | Freedom | — | 1.9 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Freedom | — | 2.4 mi |
| Birch Hill | Conway | — | 2.6 mi |
| Cragged Mountain | Freedom | — | 2.6 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Conway | — | 2.6 mi |
| Crown Hill | Conway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Watson Hill | Freedom | — | 3.8 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Conway | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Manson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foss Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kent Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Stewart Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Roberts Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 37.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Manson Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.889°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Manson Hill track the nearby Foss Mountain ridge (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Manson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foss Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Hatch Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Kent Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Manson Hill located?
Manson Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Manson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Manson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Manson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872252 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Manson Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34927046.