Scrag Hill — Summits 48.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872638
Catalogued on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Scrag Hill — a summit — lies 48.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872638, Scrag Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Scrag Hill sits at 44.24791° N, 71.73485° W (DMS 44°14′52″ N, 71°44′05″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Scrag Hill itself. The ones closest to Scrag Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 0.9 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Bethlehem | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Agassiz | Bethlehem | — | 3.1 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 3.3 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Littleton | — | 3.8 mi |
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 4.2 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Franconia | 1,729 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 4.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Franconia | — | 4.7 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Scrag Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiseman Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Scrag Hill — 48.0 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.248°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Scrag Hill track the nearby Garnet Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Scrag Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Ham Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scrag Hill located?
Scrag Hill is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Scrag Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Scrag Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Scrag Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872638 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Scrag Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34904576.