South Hill — Summits 47.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 870037
Catalogued on the USGS Lovering Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, South Hill — a summit — lies 47.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870037, South Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lovering Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Hill sits at 44.93599° N, 71.41009° W (DMS 44°56′10″ N, 71°24′36″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Hill itself. The ones closest to South Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovering Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 1 mi |
| North Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Lovering Mountain | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Lovering Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Diamond Pond | — | 2.5 mi |
| Holden Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Paul Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 4.5 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 5 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lovering Mountain Quadrangle
The Lovering Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside South Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| North Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mudget Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| North Branch Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Hill — 47.7 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.936°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Hill track the nearby Haines Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Lovering Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bear Rock Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| North Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Stevens Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Hill located?
South Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lovering Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870037 on the Lovering Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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: Q34909374.