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Watson Hill — Summits 41.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 870684
41.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Watson Hill is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Watson Hill in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870684). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/22/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Watson Hill sits at 43.83438° N, 71.04868° W (DMS 43°50′04″ N, 71°02′55″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Watson Hill itself. The ones closest to Watson Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngs Hill | Freedom | — | 1.6 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Freedom | — | 2.3 mi |
| Toll Hill | Freedom | — | 2.5 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Freedom | — | 2.5 mi |
| Cragged Mountain | Freedom | — | 2.9 mi |
| Blazo Mountain | Freedom | — | 3.4 mi |
| Manson Hill | Conway | — | 3.8 mi |
| Kent Hill | Conway | — | 4.1 mi |
| Goe Hill | Freedom | — | 4.2 mi |
| Stacy Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Watson Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Toll Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Watson Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.834°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Watson Hill track the nearby Nason Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Watson Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Watson Hill located?
Watson Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Watson Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Watson Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Watson Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870684 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Watson 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.