Dennis Hill — Summits 45.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 565041
45.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Dennis Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec 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 Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dennis Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565041). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dennis Hill sits at 44.19103° N, 69.92133° W (DMS 44°11′28″ N, 69°55′17″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dennis Hill itself. The ones closest to Dennis Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 1 mi |
| Springer Hill | Purgatory | — | 2.3 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 2.3 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.1 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.1 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.1 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.4 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Augusta | — | 7.2 mi |
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Dennis Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Dennis Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.191°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dennis Hill track the nearby Lunts Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dennis Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dennis Hill located?
Dennis Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dennis Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dennis Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dennis Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565041 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dennis 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: Q33138190.