Foster Hill — Summits 44.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kingfield Quadrangle · GNIS 566453
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle, the summit known as Foster Hill sits 44.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Foster Hill as a summit on the Kingfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 566453. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/05/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Foster Hill sits at 44.90042° N, 70.21729° W (DMS 44°54′02″ N, 70°13′02″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Foster Hill itself. The ones closest to Foster Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Pinnacle | Strong | — | 1.9 mi |
| Welcome Hill | Kingfield | — | 3.5 mi |
| True Hill | Strong | — | 3.9 mi |
| Tory Hill | Phillips | — | 4.2 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 5.3 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Phillips | — | 6 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 6.5 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 7 mi |
| Black Nubble | Mount Abraham | — | 7.1 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Mount Abraham | 4,050 ft | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kingfield Quadrangle
The Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Foster Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Welcome Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Pinnacle Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 44.3 miles (northeast) and you reach Foster Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.900°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Foster Hill track the nearby Allen Pinnacle summit (1.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Foster Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Pinnacle | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Quick Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Welcome Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foster Hill located?
Foster Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 44.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Foster Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Foster Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Foster Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566453 on the Kingfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Foster 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: Q33138788.