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Butler Hill — Summits 32.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 561029
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Minot quadrangle, the summit known as Butler Hill sits 32.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Butler Hill as a summit on the Minot topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 561029. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/04/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Butler Hill sits at 44.09301° N, 70.30849° W (DMS 44°05′35″ N, 70°18′31″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Butler Hill itself. The ones closest to Butler Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Apatite | Minot | — | 0.6 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 2 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.3 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.6 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 2.8 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lewiston | — | 3 mi |
| Pride Hill | Minot | — | 3 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 3.3 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 4.1 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Butler Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 32.1 miles (southeast) and you reach Butler Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.093°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Butler Hill track the nearby Mount Apatite summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Butler Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Butler Hill located?
Butler Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 32.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Butler Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Butler Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Butler Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561029 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Butler 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: Q33137560.