Cannon Hill — Summits 49.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 563457
49.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle, Cannon Hill is a summit recorded in York County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cannon Hill in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563457). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cannon Hill sits at 43.69221° N, 70.79891° W (DMS 43°41′32″ N, 70°47′56″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cannon Hill itself. The ones closest to Cannon Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Mountain | Limerick | — | 0.6 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Limerick | — | 0.9 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Limerick | — | 1.4 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.1 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 3.9 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Limerick | — | 4 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 4.2 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 4.3 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Limerick | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Cannon Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.2 miles south (bearing S) of Cannon Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.692°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cannon Hill track the nearby Hoyt Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cannon Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cannon Hill located?
Cannon Hill is in York County, Maine, approximately 49.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cannon Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cannon Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cannon Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563457 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cannon Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33137619.