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Burnham Hill — Summits 40.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 563219
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle, the summit known as Burnham Hill sits 40.5 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Burnham Hill as a summit on the Rangeley topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 563219. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnham Hill sits at 44.98717° N, 70.69739° W (DMS 44°59′14″ N, 70°41′51″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Burnham Hill itself. The ones closest to Burnham Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Hill | Rangeley | — | 0.9 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 3.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Oquossoc | — | 4.9 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 7 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 7.2 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 7.8 mi |
| Black Spur | Kennebago Lake | — | 8.5 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Houghton | — | 9.4 mi |
| Quill Hill | Quill Hill | — | 9.5 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Burnham Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 40.5 miles (north) and you reach Burnham Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.987°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burnham Hill track the nearby Dodge Pond reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnham Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnham Hill located?
Burnham Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnham Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnham Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnham Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563219 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnham 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: Q33137519.