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Cherry Hill — Summits 26.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 563913
26.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle, Cherry Hill is a summit recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cherry Hill in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563913). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cherry Hill sits at 44.64511° N, 70.37524° W (DMS 44°38′42″ N, 70°22′31″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cherry Hill itself. The ones closest to Cherry Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.3 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.5 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 1.5 mi |
| Green Hill | Weld | — | 1.8 mi |
| York Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.4 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Weld | — | 3.3 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.3 mi |
| Storer Hill | Dixfield | — | 3.4 mi |
| Holt Hill | Weld | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Cherry Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Cherry Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.645°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cherry Hill track the nearby Bald Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cherry Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cherry Hill located?
Cherry Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cherry Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cherry Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cherry Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563913 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cherry 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: Q33137787.