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Hodge Hill — Summits 30.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 568142
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Minot quadrangle, the summit known as Hodge Hill sits 30.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hodge Hill as a summit on the Minot topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 568142. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hodge Hill sits at 44.11729° N, 70.33144° W (DMS 44°07′02″ N, 70°19′53″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hodge Hill itself. The ones closest to Hodge Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 0.6 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.1 mi |
| Butler Hill | Minot | — | 2 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.3 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Minot | — | 2.5 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.6 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Hodge Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 30.1 miles (southeast) and you reach Hodge Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.117°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hodge Hill track the nearby Woodman Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hodge Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hodge Hill located?
Hodge Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hodge Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hodge Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hodge Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568142 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hodge 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: Q33139632.