Foss Hill — Summits 48.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 566439
48.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle, Foss Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Foss Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566439). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Foss Hill sits at 44.58899° N, 69.84910° W (DMS 44°35′20″ N, 69°50′57″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Foss Hill itself. The ones closest to Foss Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosher Hill | Rome | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Philip | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.8 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.2 mi |
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.6 mi |
| Martin Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.7 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.4 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.4 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.9 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Foss Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Robbins Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| North Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Snake Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Foss Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.589°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Foss Hill track the nearby Mosher Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Foss Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Robbins Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foss Hill located?
Foss Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Foss Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Foss Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Foss Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566439 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Foss 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: Q33138780.