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Mount Hitchcock — Summits 43.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872043
43.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle, Mount Hitchcock is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Hitchcock in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872043). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Hitchcock sits at 44.07455° N, 71.53939° W (DMS 44°04′28″ N, 71°32′22″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Hitchcock itself. The ones closest to Mount Hitchcock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hancock | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Potash Knob | Mount Osceola | — | 3.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 3.7 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 4.1 mi |
| West Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 4.7 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Mount Carrigain | — | 4.8 mi |
| East Peak | Mount Osceola | 4,156 ft | 4.8 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 4.9 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Hitchcock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Hitchcock.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Hitchcock. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.075°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Hitchcock track the nearby Mount Hancock summit (2.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Hitchcock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hancock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Hitchcock located?
Mount Hitchcock is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Hitchcock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Hitchcock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Hitchcock as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872043 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Hitchcock?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Hitchcock been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Hitchcock.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34881533.