Gamape Hill — Summits 48.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 566669
Within Somerset County, Maine, on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle, the summit known as Gamape Hill sits 48.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Somerset County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Gamape Hill as a summit on the New Vineyard topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/025), under Feature ID 566669. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gamape Hill sits at 44.82623° N, 70.00876° W (DMS 44°49′34″ N, 70°00′32″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gamape Hill itself. The ones closest to Gamape Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 0.7 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 1.2 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 3 mi |
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 4.5 mi |
| Strickland Hill | New Vineyard | — | 4.7 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 5.1 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 11.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 13.2 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 13.3 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Gamape Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hall Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 48.2 miles (northeast) and you reach Gamape Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.826°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gamape Hill track the nearby Barton Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gamape Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hall Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gamape Hill located?
Gamape Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 48.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gamape Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gamape Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gamape Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566669 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gamape Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 11 other summits in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33138866.