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Hamlin Hill — Summits 25.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 567534
25.6 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle, Hamlin 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 Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hamlin Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567534). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hamlin Hill sits at 44.41251° N, 70.27041° W (DMS 44°24′45″ N, 70°16′13″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hamlin Hill itself. The ones closest to Hamlin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackley Hill | Canton | — | 0.7 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3.7 mi |
| Butter Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.8 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Livermore Falls | — | 4.1 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.7 mi |
| Ford Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6.7 mi |
| Jug Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6.7 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 7.3 mi |
| Sand Hill | Turner Center | — | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Hamlin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Doten Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.6 miles east (bearing E) of Hamlin Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.413°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hamlin Hill track the nearby Nelson Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hamlin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hamlin Hill located?
Hamlin Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 25.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hamlin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hamlin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hamlin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567534 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hamlin 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: Q33139230.