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Salter Hill — Summits 38.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872617
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Salter Hill — a summit — lies 38.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872617, Salter Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Salter Hill sits at 43.93343° N, 71.19163° W (DMS 43°56′00″ N, 71°11′30″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Salter Hill itself. The ones closest to Salter Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Silver Lake | — | 0.9 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Silver Lake | — | 1.4 mi |
| Birch Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.3 mi |
| Roundtop | Silver Lake | — | 2.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.7 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Silver Lake | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 3 mi |
| Bald Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.3 mi |
| Chase Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Salter Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Madison Boulder | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Salter Hill — 38.2 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.933°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Salter Hill track the nearby Whitton Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Salter Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Salter Hill located?
Salter Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Salter Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Salter Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Salter Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872617 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Salter 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: Q34902958.