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Chick Hill — Summits 40.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 563932
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Chick Hill — a summit — lies 40.8 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563932, Chick Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chick Hill sits at 44.99058° N, 70.68007° W (DMS 44°59′26″ N, 70°40′48″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chick Hill itself. The ones closest to Chick Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Hill | Rangeley | — | 0.9 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Oquossoc | — | 5.7 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 6.6 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Kennebago Lake | — | 6.6 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Rangeley | — | 7.8 mi |
| Black Spur | Kennebago Lake | — | 8.1 mi |
| Quill Hill | Quill Hill | — | 8.6 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 8.8 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 9.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Chick Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Gull Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Chick Hill — 40.8 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.991°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chick Hill track the nearby Perk Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chick Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chick Hill located?
Chick Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chick Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chick Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chick Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563932 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chick 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: Q33137789.