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Baldwin Hill — Summits 35.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 561546
35.3 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle, Baldwin Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Baldwin Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561546). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Baldwin Hill sits at 44.43256° N, 70.07561° W (DMS 44°25′57″ N, 70°04′32″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Baldwin Hill itself. The ones closest to Baldwin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Fayette | — | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Fayette | — | 1.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fayette | — | 2.4 mi |
| Manter Hill | Fayette | — | 3.3 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Readfield | — | 5.3 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Readfield | — | 6.8 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Wayne | — | 7.5 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 8.8 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 9 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Farmington Falls | — | 9.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Baldwin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hales Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Turner Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.3 miles east (bearing E) of Baldwin Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.433°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Baldwin Hill track the nearby Pine Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Baldwin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baldwin Hill located?
Baldwin Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 35.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Baldwin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Baldwin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Baldwin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561546 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Baldwin Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136514.