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Osburn Hill — Summits 40.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 868928
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Osburn Hill sits 40.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Osburn Hill as a summit on the Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868928. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Osburn Hill sits at 44.34341° N, 71.60472° W (DMS 44°20′36″ N, 71°36′17″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Osburn Hill itself. The ones closest to Osburn Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbal Hill | Bethlehem | — | 1.1 mi |
| Howland Hill | Bethlehem | — | 1.7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Twin Mountain | — | 3.8 mi |
| Dalton Mountain | Gilman | — | 4.2 mi |
| Cherry Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 5.3 mi |
| Mount Martha | Mount Dartmouth | — | 5.3 mi |
| Bray Hill | Lancaster | — | 5.5 mi |
| Wallace Hill | Gilman | — | 5.5 mi |
| Owlshead | Mount Dartmouth | — | 5.6 mi |
| Beede Mountain | Gilman | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Osburn Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Carter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Airport Marsh Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Ayling Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 40.5 miles (west) and you reach Osburn Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.343°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Osburn Hill track the nearby Kimbal Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Osburn Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbal Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Howland Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Burns Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Osburn Hill located?
Osburn Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Osburn Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Osburn Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Osburn Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868928 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Osburn 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.
Wikidata: Q34887898.