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Hackett Hill — Summits 26.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 567406
Catalogued on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Hackett Hill — a summit — lies 26.9 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567406, Hackett Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hackett Hill sits at 44.42471° N, 70.24472° W (DMS 44°25′29″ N, 70°14′41″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hackett Hill itself. The ones closest to Hackett Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackley Hill | Canton | — | 0.9 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Canton | — | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.5 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Livermore Falls | — | 2.8 mi |
| Butter Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.3 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.2 mi |
| Ford Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5.2 mi |
| Jug Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5.4 mi |
| Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6.8 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 7.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Hackett Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Brettuns Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Beals Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Ford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hackett Hill — 26.9 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.425°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hackett Hill track the nearby Shackley Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hackett Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackley Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Nelson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hackett Hill located?
Hackett Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 26.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hackett Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hackett Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hackett Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567406 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hackett 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: Q33139189.