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Bradbury Hill — Summits 27.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 1908780
27.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle, Bradbury Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bradbury Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1908780). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bradbury Hill sits at 44.16863° N, 70.34422° W (DMS 44°10′07″ N, 70°20′39″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bradbury Hill itself. The ones closest to Bradbury Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.5 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.6 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.8 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.9 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Oxford | 384 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.2 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.3 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Bradbury Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Brighton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Bradbury Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 47 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.169°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bradbury Hill track the nearby Goff Ledge summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bradbury Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bradbury Hill located?
Bradbury Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bradbury Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bradbury Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bradbury Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908780 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bradbury 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: Q33137269.