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Oak Hill — Summits 36.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872422
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Oak Hill — a summit — lies 36.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America (GNIS ID = 872422)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872422, Oak Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill sits at 43.94682° N, 71.13995° W (DMS 43°56′49″ N, 71°08′24″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Oak Hill itself. The ones closest to Oak Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasker Hill | Conway | — | 1 mi |
| Chase Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.4 mi |
| Birch Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bald Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.6 mi |
| Salter Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.7 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Conway | — | 3 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Silver Lake | — | 3.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Swift Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Band M Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Oak Hill — 36.1 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.947°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Oak Hill track the nearby Tight Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Little Pea Porridge Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Middle Pea Porridge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill located?
Oak Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Oak Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Oak Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872422 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oak 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: Q34886784.