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Gauthier Hill — Summits 28.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 561023
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle, the summit known as Gauthier Hill sits 28.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Gauthier Hill as a summit on the Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 561023. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gauthier Hill sits at 44.21292° N, 70.28563° W (DMS 44°12′47″ N, 70°17′08″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gauthier Hill itself. The ones closest to Gauthier Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snell Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.4 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 2.5 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.7 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.8 mi |
| Teague Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.2 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Buckfield | — | 4.5 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Buckfield | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Gauthier Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 28.2 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Gauthier Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.213°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gauthier Hill track the nearby Little Wilson Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gauthier Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gauthier Hill located?
Gauthier Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gauthier Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gauthier Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gauthier Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561023 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gauthier 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: Q33138901.