Beech Hill — Summits 46.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Mercer Quadrangle · GNIS 561983
Within Somerset County, Maine, on the USGS Mercer quadrangle, the summit known as Beech Hill sits 46.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Somerset County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beech Hill as a summit on the Mercer topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/025), under Feature ID 561983. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beech Hill sits at 44.64860° N, 69.90345° W (DMS 44°38′55″ N, 69°54′12″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beech Hill itself. The ones closest to Beech Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 2.5 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Bett | Norridgewock | — | 3.1 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 8.2 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 8.9 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 10.5 mi |
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 12.7 mi |
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 13.3 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 13.4 mi |
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 17.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mercer Quadrangle
The Mercer 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Beech Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mercer Bog | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Fillibrown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Witham Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Farrand Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Bowden Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Yeaton Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 46.8 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Beech Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.649°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beech Hill track the nearby Hilton Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beech Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mercer Bog | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ladd Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pattee Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beech Hill located?
Beech Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 46.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mercer topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beech Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 561983 on the Mercer quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beech 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: Q33136748.