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Center Hill — Summits 31.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 563750
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle, the summit known as Center Hill sits 31.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Center Hill as a summit on the Mount Blue topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 563750. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Center Hill sits at 44.68581° N, 70.29185° W (DMS 44°41′09″ N, 70°17′31″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Center Hill itself. The ones closest to Center Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.2 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.3 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.4 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.5 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.6 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 2.1 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.4 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Potato Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Center Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 31.2 miles (northeast) and you reach Center Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 54 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.686°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Center Hill track the nearby Derby Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Center Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Center Hill located?
Center Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 31.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Center Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Center Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Center Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563750 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Center 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: Q33137717.