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Hodgman Hill — Summits 41.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 568147
Catalogued on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Hodgman Hill — a summit — lies 41.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568147, Hodgman Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hodgman Hill sits at 44.13886° N, 70.03610° W (DMS 44°08′20″ N, 70°02′10″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hodgman Hill itself. The ones closest to Hodgman Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 0.7 mi |
| Mann Hill | Lisbon Falls North | — | 1 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Monmouth | — | 2.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Lewiston | — | 4.7 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Monmouth | — | 6.7 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Lewiston | — | 6.7 mi |
| Thorncrag Hill | Lewiston | — | 7 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 7.8 mi |
| Whites Hill | Lisbon Falls North | — | 8.1 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Lewiston | — | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Hodgman Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Swamp | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Marr Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Custer Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Martin Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hodgman Hill — 41.5 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.139°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hodgman Hill track the nearby Maxwell Swamp (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hodgman Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Swamp | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hodgman Hill located?
Hodgman Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 41.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hodgman Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hodgman Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hodgman Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568147 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hodgman 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: Q33139636.