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McDaniel Hill — Summits 42.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872266
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, McDaniel Hill — a summit — lies 42.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872266, McDaniel Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
McDaniel Hill sits at 43.88784° N, 71.26979° W (DMS 43°53′16″ N, 71°16′11″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting McDaniel Hill itself. The ones closest to McDaniel Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 1.6 mi |
| Page Hill | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.1 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.2 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.5 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.8 mi |
| Deer Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.8 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Tamworth | — | 4 mi |
| Brown Hill | Tamworth | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside McDaniel Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from McDaniel Hill — 42.9 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.888°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at McDaniel Hill track the nearby Paugus Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McDaniel Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Chinock | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McDaniel Hill located?
McDaniel Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is McDaniel Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 42.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McDaniel Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McDaniel Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872266 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McDaniel 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: Q49048722.