Paul Hill — Summits 45.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 869029
Catalogued on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Paul Hill — a summit — lies 45.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869029, Paul Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Paul Hill sits at 44.93593° N, 71.35062° W (DMS 44°56′09″ N, 71°21′02″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Paul Hill itself. The ones closest to Paul Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 0.6 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Diamond Pond | — | 1.5 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| South Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| North Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Paul Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hix Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Diamond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Paul Hill — 45.9 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.936°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Paul Hill track the nearby Holden Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Paul Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Dead Water Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hix Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul Hill located?
Paul Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Paul Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Paul Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Paul Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869029 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Paul 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: Q34889574.