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Pond Hill — Summits 28.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 869293
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Pond Hill — a summit — lies 28.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869293, Pond Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pond Hill sits at 44.41866° N, 71.35480° W (DMS 44°25′07″ N, 71°21′17″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pond Hill itself. The ones closest to Pond Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pliny Mountain | Jefferson | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Randolph | Mount Crescent | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Mount Crescent | 3,251 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Jefferson | 4,006 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Boy Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 4 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Mount Crescent | 3,264 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 4.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Pond Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond of Safety | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Randolph | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Lookout Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Refuge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pond Hill — 28.0 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.419°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pond Hill track the nearby Pond of Safety lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pond Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond of Safety | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Big Ledge Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pond Hill located?
Pond Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pond Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pond Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pond Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869293 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pond 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: Q34896885.