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Danforth Hill — Summits 42.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 564767
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle, the summit known as Danforth Hill sits 42.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Danforth Hill as a summit on the Monmouth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 564767. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Danforth Hill sits at 44.15411° N, 70.00960° W (DMS 44°09′15″ N, 70°00′35″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Danforth Hill itself. The ones closest to Danforth Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 1 mi |
| Springer Hill | Purgatory | — | 3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Monmouth | — | 3.3 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 4.1 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 5 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 5.1 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 5.3 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.6 mi |
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.6 mi |
| Ward Hill | Wayne | — | 9 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Danforth Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hodgman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Maxwell Swamp | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Marr Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 42.3 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Danforth Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.154°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Danforth Hill track the nearby Jimmy Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Danforth Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hodgman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Danforth Hill located?
Danforth Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Danforth Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Danforth Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Danforth Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564767 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Danforth Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138099.