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Berry Hill — Summits 41.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 562085
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the summit known as Berry Hill sits 41.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Berry Hill as a summit on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 562085. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Berry Hill sits at 44.56211° N, 69.98389° W (DMS 44°33′44″ N, 69°59′02″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Berry Hill itself. The ones closest to Berry Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.9 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.1 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.1 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Farmington Falls | — | 1.2 mi |
| York Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 1.3 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.6 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Berry Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 41.1 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Berry Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.562°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Berry Hill track the nearby Davis Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Berry Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Berry Hill located?
Berry Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Berry Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Berry Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Berry Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562085 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Berry 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: Q33136821.