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Caldin Hill — Summits 32.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 563347
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Caldin Hill — a summit — lies 32.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563347, Caldin Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Caldin Hill sits at 44.69409° N, 70.26799° W (DMS 44°41′39″ N, 70°16′05″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Caldin Hill itself. The ones closest to Caldin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.3 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.3 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2 mi |
| Potato Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.2 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Porter Hill | Farmington | — | 2.8 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.9 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Farmington | — | 3.2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Caldin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Grants Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 56-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Caldin Hill — 32.5 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.694°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Caldin Hill track the nearby Edes Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Caldin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Caldin Hill located?
Caldin Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Caldin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Caldin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Caldin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563347 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Caldin 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: Q33137589.