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Peabody Hill — Summits 26.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 869032
Catalogued on the USGS Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Peabody Hill — a summit — lies 26.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869032, Peabody Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Milan quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peabody Hill sits at 44.59180° N, 71.24745° W (DMS 44°35′30″ N, 71°14′51″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Peabody Hill itself. The ones closest to Peabody Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closton Hill | Milan | — | 0.8 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Milan | — | 1.1 mi |
| Horn Hill | West Milan | — | 1.4 mi |
| Milan Hill | Milan | — | 1.8 mi |
| Bickford Hill | West Milan | — | 2.2 mi |
| Holt Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 2.3 mi |
| Cummings Mountain | West Milan | — | 2.4 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | West Milan | — | 2.9 mi |
| Veezey Hill | Teakettle Ridge | — | 3 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | West Milan | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Milan Quadrangle
The Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Peabody Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Robbins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Milan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Chickwolnepy Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Leavitt Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Stearns Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
| Head Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
| Little Cambridge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Peabody Hill — 26.0 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.592°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Peabody Hill track the nearby Closton Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peabody Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closton Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jodrie Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peabody Hill located?
Peabody Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peabody Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peabody Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peabody Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869032 on the Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peabody 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: Q34889684.