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Harris Hill — Summits 30.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 567690
30.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle, Harris 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 Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Harris Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567690). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/04/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Harris Hill sits at 44.08272° N, 70.36251° W (DMS 44°04′58″ N, 70°21′45″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Harris Hill itself. The ones closest to Harris Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 1.1 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 1.5 mi |
| Butler Hill | Minot | — | 2.8 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 2.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Minot | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.5 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.6 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Harris Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Harris Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.083°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Harris Hill track the nearby Bailey Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Harris Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harris Hill located?
Harris Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Harris Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Harris Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Harris Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567690 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Harris 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: Q33139291.