Barton Hill — Summits 48.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Madison West Quadrangle · GNIS 561681
48.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle, Barton Hill is a summit recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Barton Hill in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561681). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barton Hill sits at 44.81904° N, 69.99820° W (DMS 44°49′09″ N, 69°59′54″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Barton Hill itself. The ones closest to Barton Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 0.7 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 1.1 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 3.8 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 4.4 mi |
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 4.6 mi |
| Strickland Hill | New Vineyard | — | 5.4 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 10.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 12.5 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 12.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Madison West Quadrangle
The Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Barton Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pease Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Nevens Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Cold Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Barton Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.819°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Barton Hill track the nearby Gamape Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barton Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamape Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hall Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barton Hill located?
Barton Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 48.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barton Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barton Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barton Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561681 on the Madison West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barton Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 11 other summits in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136590.