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Chandler Hill — Summits 29.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 563824
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Chandler Hill — a summit — lies 29.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563824, Chandler 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
Chandler Hill sits at 44.69758° N, 70.35579° W (DMS 44°41′51″ N, 70°21′21″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chandler Hill itself. The ones closest to Chandler Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Ledges | Weld | — | 1.4 mi |
| York Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.5 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.9 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.1 mi |
| Holt Hill | Weld | — | 2.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Weld | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Blue | Mount Blue | — | 2.2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 2.4 mi |
| Little Blue | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Chandler Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Chandler Hill — 29.4 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 44.698°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chandler Hill track the nearby Gammon Ridge (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chandler Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chandler Hill located?
Chandler Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chandler Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chandler Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chandler Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563824 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chandler 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: Q33137738.