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Potato Hill — Summits 39.6 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 869322
39.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle, Potato Hill is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Potato Hill in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869322). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potato Hill sits at 44.66324° N, 71.50622° W (DMS 44°39′48″ N, 71°30′22″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Potato Hill itself. The ones closest to Potato Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Hill | Percy Peaks | — | 1.5 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Stratford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 3.5 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 3.5 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 3.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 3.9 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 4 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Stark | — | 4.1 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 4.4 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Stratford | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Potato Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Morse Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Hoskins Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Connary Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Essex County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Potato Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.663°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potato Hill track the nearby Bag Hill summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potato Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| East Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jonathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potato Hill located?
Potato Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.6 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potato Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potato Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potato Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869322 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potato 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: Q34898033.