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Green Hill — Summits 26.1 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 567208
Catalogued on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Green Hill — a summit — lies 26.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567208, Green Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Green Hill sits at 44.66196° N, 70.40207° W (DMS 44°39′43″ N, 70°24′07″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Green Hill itself. The ones closest to Green Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 1.3 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Weld | — | 1.8 mi |
| York Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.9 mi |
| Holt Hill | Weld | — | 2.2 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Weld | — | 2.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Storer Hill | Dixfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 3.4 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Green Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Green Hill — 26.1 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.662°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Green Hill track the nearby Yeaton Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Green Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Green Hill located?
Green Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Green Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Green Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Green Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567208 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Green 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: Q33139076.