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Hedgehog Hill — Summits 33.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 567886
Catalogued on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Hedgehog Hill — a summit — lies 33.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567886, Hedgehog Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 44.33517° N, 70.11787° W (DMS 44°20′07″ N, 70°07′04″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hedgehog Hill itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Hill | Turner Center | — | 1.8 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Turner Center | — | 2.3 mi |
| Sand Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.2 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Wayne | — | 3.3 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.9 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.3 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.8 mi |
| Butter Hill | Turner Center | — | 6.2 mi |
| Jug Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Norris Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Hales Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1911 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hedgehog Hill — 33.5 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.335°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby Androscoggin Island (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dead River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Norris Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hedgehog Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hedgehog Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567886 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog 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: Q33139427.