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Thorn Hill — Summits 27.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872807
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle, the summit known as Thorn Hill sits 27.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Thorn Hill as a summit on the North Conway West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872807. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thorn Hill sits at 44.12236° N, 71.17109° W (DMS 44°07′20″ N, 71°10′16″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thorn Hill itself. The ones closest to Thorn Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Mountain | Jackson | — | 1 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Jackson | — | 1.6 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.1 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 2.8 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Jackson | — | 3 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Stanton | North Conway West | — | 3.3 mi |
| South Doublehead | Jackson | — | 3.3 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Jackson | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Thorn Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whitten Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Gardiner Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 27.2 miles (southwest) and you reach Thorn Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.122°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Thorn Hill track the nearby Ellis River Reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thorn Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thorn Hill located?
Thorn Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thorn Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thorn Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thorn Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872807 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thorn 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: Q34812751.