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Bear Hill — Summits 36.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 561781
Catalogued on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Bear Hill — a summit — lies 36.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561781, Bear Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Hill sits at 44.86465° N, 70.44019° W (DMS 44°51′53″ N, 70°26′25″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bear Hill itself. The ones closest to Bear Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Madrid | — | 2 mi |
| Beech Hill | Madrid | — | 2.4 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 5.5 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 6 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 6.1 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 6.5 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 7 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Madrid | — | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bear Hill — 36.1 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.865°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Hill track the nearby Conant Stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Hill located?
Bear Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bear Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bear Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561781 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bear Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136643.