Day Hill — Summits 45.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 564836
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the summit known as Day Hill sits 45.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Day Hill as a summit on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 564836. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Day Hill sits at 43.75153° N, 70.82827° W (DMS 43°45′06″ N, 70°49′42″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Day Hill itself. The ones closest to Day Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guptill Hill | Limerick | — | 0.4 mi |
| Bald Head | Limerick | — | 0.5 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Cornish | — | 1.5 mi |
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Cornish | — | 2.1 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.2 mi |
| Pike Hill | Cornish | — | 2.2 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 2.4 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Cornish | — | 2.4 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.5 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Day Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| West Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 45.2 miles (south) and you reach Day Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.752°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Day Hill track the nearby Guptill Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Day Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guptill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Bald Head | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Day Hill located?
Day Hill is in York County, Maine, approximately 45.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Day Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Day Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Day Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564836 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Day Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138121.