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Dyer Hill — Summits 39.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 565465
Catalogued on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Dyer Hill — a summit — lies 39.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565465, Dyer Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dyer Hill sits at 44.79960° N, 70.20001° W (DMS 44°47′59″ N, 70°12′00″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dyer Hill itself. The ones closest to Dyer Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 2.1 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 2.2 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Strong | — | 2.3 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Strong | — | 2.6 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Phillips | — | 3.2 mi |
| True Hill | Strong | — | 3.3 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 3.4 mi |
| Day Mountain | Phillips | — | 3.7 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Farmington | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Dyer Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dyer Hill — 39.8 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.800°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dyer Hill track the nearby Hartwell Intervale basin (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dyer Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dyer Hill located?
Dyer Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dyer Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dyer Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dyer Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565465 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dyer Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138423.