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Beech Hill — Summits 35.5 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 561986
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Madrid quadrangle, the summit known as Beech Hill sits 35.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Franklin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beech Hill as a summit on the Madrid topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 561986. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beech Hill sits at 44.87125° N, 70.48846° W (DMS 44°52′16″ N, 70°29′18″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beech Hill itself. The ones closest to Beech Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Madrid | — | 0.5 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | — | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Hill | Madrid | — | 2.4 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 6.1 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 6.3 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 7.1 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Madrid | — | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Beech Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 35.5 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Beech Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.871°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beech Hill track the nearby Rowe Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beech Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perry Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beech Hill located?
Beech Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beech Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beech Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beech Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561986 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beech 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: Q33136732.