North Hill — Summits 48.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 868787
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lovering Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as North Hill sits 48.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Hill as a summit on the Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868787. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Hill sits at 44.96386° N, 71.39928° W (DMS 44°57′50″ N, 71°23′57″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Hill itself. The ones closest to North Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudget Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 1 mi |
| South Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Holden Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Paul Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 3.1 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Diamond Pond | — | 3.6 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 5.2 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle
The Lovering Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside North Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudget Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Haines Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| South Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 48.9 miles (northwest) and you reach North Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.964°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Hill track the nearby Mudget Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudget Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Haines Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| South Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Hill located?
North Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868787 on the Lovering Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North 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.