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Butterfield Hill — Summits 26.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 563308
Catalogued on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Butterfield Hill — a summit — lies 26.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563308, Butterfield Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Butterfield Hill sits at 44.58781° N, 70.32663° W (DMS 44°35′16″ N, 70°19′36″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Butterfield Hill itself. The ones closest to Butterfield Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Peak | East Dixfield | — | 1.2 mi |
| Law Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Grays Mountain | Dixfield | — | 2.5 mi |
| Walker Hill | East Dixfield | — | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4.2 mi |
| Old Bluff | Mount Blue | — | 4.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 4.2 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Weld | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Butterfield Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Browns Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Childs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Butterfield Hill — 26.1 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.588°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Butterfield Hill track the nearby Cram Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Butterfield Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Browns Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Butterfield Hill located?
Butterfield Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Butterfield Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Butterfield Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Butterfield Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563308 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Butterfield 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: Q33137567.