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Dillingham Hill — Summits 30.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 565102
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Dillingham Hill — a summit — lies 30.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565102, Dillingham Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dillingham Hill sits at 44.17707° N, 70.25324° W (DMS 44°10′37″ N, 70°15′12″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dillingham Hill itself. The ones closest to Dillingham Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 1.7 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Giles | Lake Auburn East | — | 2.1 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.3 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.3 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 4 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 4.4 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.5 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Dillingham Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1913 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dillingham Hill — 30.8 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.177°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dillingham Hill track the nearby Round Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dillingham Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dillingham Hill located?
Dillingham Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dillingham Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dillingham Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dillingham Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565102 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dillingham 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: Q33138225.