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Hill Ridge — Ridges 36.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle · GNIS 568052
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lake Auburn East quadrangle, the ridge known as Hill Ridge sits 36.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “Geological feature in Maine, US”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hill Ridge as a ridge on the Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 568052. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hill Ridge sits at 44.15875° N, 70.12822° W (DMS 44°09′32″ N, 70°07′42″ W).
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Hill Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Giles | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Historical record
Hill Ridge is a ridge in Androscoggin County, Maine, in the United States. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 36.8 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Hill Ridge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.159°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hill Ridge track the nearby Marr Point cape (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hill Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marr Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Custer Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hill Ridge located?
Hill Ridge is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 36.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hill Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hill Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hill Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568052 on the Lake Auburn East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hill Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q20709274.