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Bishop Hill — Summits 35.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 562374
35.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle, Bishop Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bishop Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562374). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bishop Hill sits at 44.29422° N, 70.08295° W (DMS 44°17′39″ N, 70°04′59″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bishop Hill itself. The ones closest to Bishop Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Hill | Turner Center | — | 2.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Wayne | — | 3.3 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.4 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Turner Center | — | 4 mi |
| Sand Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.1 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Monmouth | — | 5.8 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 6.6 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Lake Auburn East | — | 7 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 7.8 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 8.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Bishop Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Norris Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Bishop Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.294°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bishop Hill track the nearby Bog Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bishop Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Norris Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bishop Hill located?
Bishop Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 35.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bishop Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bishop Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bishop Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562374 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bishop Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136975.