Ryan Hill — Summits 43.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 869655
43.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle, Ryan Hill is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ryan Hill in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869655). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ryan Hill sits at 43.86124° N, 71.21774° W (DMS 43°51′40″ N, 71°13′04″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ryan Hill itself. The ones closest to Ryan Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Hill | Ossipee Lake | — | 1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Silver Lake | — | 1.8 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.4 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.7 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Silver Lake | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 4.1 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 4.2 mi |
| Great Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 4.2 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Tamworth | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Ryan Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Silver Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Ryan Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.861°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ryan Hill track the nearby Moores Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ryan Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Chocorua River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Belknap County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ryan Hill located?
Ryan Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ryan Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ryan Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ryan Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869655 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ryan Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34902554.