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Butter Hill — Summits 27.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 563302
Catalogued on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Butter Hill — a summit — lies 27.4 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563302, Butter Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Butter Hill sits at 44.36251° N, 70.23685° W (DMS 44°21′45″ N, 70°14′13″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Butter Hill itself. The ones closest to Butter Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 0.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.5 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Canton | — | 3.8 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Canton | — | 3.9 mi |
| Sand Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.2 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.3 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Livermore Falls | — | 4.7 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.1 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Buckfield | — | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Butter Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Keith Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| The Plains | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Butter Hill — 27.4 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.363°), 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 Butter Hill track the nearby Torry Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Butter Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beals Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Brettuns Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Butter Hill located?
Butter Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Butter Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Butter Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Butter Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563302 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Butter 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: Q33137565.