Granite Hill — Summits 47.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Augusta Quadrangle · GNIS 567044
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Augusta quadrangle, the summit known as Granite Hill sits 47.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Granite Hill as a summit on the Augusta topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 567044. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/29/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Granite Hill sits at 44.30693° N, 69.83044° W (DMS 44°18′25″ N, 69°49′50″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Granite Hill itself. The ones closest to Granite Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithgow Hill | Augusta | — | 0.6 mi |
| Howard Hill | Augusta | — | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Augusta | — | 2.3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Augusta | — | 4.3 mi |
| Monks Hill | Winthrop | — | 4.5 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 9.2 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 9.6 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 9.8 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 9.9 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 10.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Augusta Quadrangle
The Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Granite Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Stone Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Cascade Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Rockwood Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tanning Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 47.8 miles (east) and you reach Granite Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 82 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.307°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Granite Hill track the nearby Lithgow Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Granite Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Granite Hill located?
Granite Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle.
How far is Granite Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Granite Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Granite Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567044 on the Augusta quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Granite Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33139020.