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Oak Hill — Summits 20.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 868874
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Milan quadrangle, the summit known as Oak Hill sits 20.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Oak Hill as a summit on the Milan topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868874. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oak Hill sits at 44.55697° N, 71.14426° W (DMS 44°33′25″ N, 71°08′39″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Oak Hill itself. The ones closest to Oak Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickwolnepy Mountain | Success Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Success Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Cates Hill | Milan | — | 4 mi |
| Milan Hill | Milan | — | 4 mi |
| Little Cambridge Mountain | Milan | — | 4.4 mi |
| Success Hill | Success Pond | — | 4.6 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Milan | — | 4.7 mi |
| Closton Hill | Milan | — | 5.2 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Berlin | — | 5.4 mi |
| Peabody Hill | Milan | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Milan Quadrangle
The Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Oak Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Pond Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Cates Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Milan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Little Cambridge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
| Head Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 20.4 miles (west-northwest) and you reach Oak Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 35 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.557°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Oak Hill track the nearby Stearns Brook stream (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oak Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| South Branch Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oak Hill located?
Oak Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oak Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) 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 868874 on the Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oak 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.