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Gordon Hill — Summits 34.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 566969
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Fayette quadrangle, the summit known as Gordon Hill sits 34.0 miles east 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 Gordon Hill as a summit on the Fayette topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 566969. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gordon Hill sits at 44.49672° N, 70.11258° W (DMS 44°29′48″ N, 70°06′45″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gordon Hill itself. The ones closest to Gordon Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 1.3 mi |
| Warren Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.3 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Fayette | — | 2.6 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 2.8 mi |
| Treat Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.2 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 5.6 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5.6 mi |
| Zion Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 5.6 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Wilton | — | 5.7 mi |
| Jay Hill | Wilton | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Gordon Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosher Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Rack Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 34.0 miles (east) and you reach Gordon Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.497°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gordon Hill track the nearby Mosher Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gordon Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosher Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| James Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gordon Hill located?
Gordon Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gordon Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gordon Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gordon Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566969 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gordon 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: Q33138991.