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Christian Hill — Summits 35.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 563970
35.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle, Christian Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin 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 Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Christian Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563970). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Christian Hill sits at 44.03035° N, 70.29582° W (DMS 44°01′49″ N, 70°17′45″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Christian Hill itself. The ones closest to Christian Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Hill | Lewiston | — | 2.6 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Minot | — | 3.2 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Minot | — | 3.8 mi |
| Pride Hill | Minot | — | 4 mi |
| Range Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Minot | — | 4.2 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 4.3 mi |
| Butler Hill | Minot | — | 4.4 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 4.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lewiston | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Christian Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Pride Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Christian Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.030°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Christian Hill track the nearby Foster Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Christian Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Peacock Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Christian Hill located?
Christian Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 35.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Christian Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Christian Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Christian Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563970 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Christian Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33137813.