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General Turner Hill — Summits 27.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 566733
27.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, General Turner Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places General Turner Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566733). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
General Turner Hill sits at 44.27692° N, 70.25473° W (DMS 44°16′37″ N, 70°15′17″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting General Turner Hill itself. The ones closest to General Turner Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricker Hill | Buckfield | — | 1.7 mi |
| Teague Hill | Buckfield | — | 2.2 mi |
| Snell Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.2 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.3 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.7 mi |
| Sand Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.8 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.2 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 5.4 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Lake Auburn East | — | 5.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside General Turner Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Teague Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Martin Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of General Turner Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.277°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at General Turner Hill track the nearby Crystal Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to General Turner Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is General Turner Hill located?
General Turner Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is General Turner Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is General Turner Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies General Turner Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566733 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit General Turner 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: Q33138907.