Holland Waite Hill — Summits 49.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Madison West Quadrangle · GNIS 579064
Catalogued on the USGS Madison West quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine, Holland Waite Hill — a summit — lies 49.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579064, Holland Waite Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Madison West quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Holland Waite Hill sits at 44.83280° N, 69.98582° W (DMS 44°49′58″ N, 69°59′09″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Holland Waite Hill itself. The ones closest to Holland Waite Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 1.1 mi |
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 1.2 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 2.9 mi |
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 4.7 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 5.2 mi |
| Strickland Hill | New Vineyard | — | 5.5 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 11.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 13 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 13.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Madison West Quadrangle
The Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Holland Waite Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pease Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Nevens Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Cold Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 5.8 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1998 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 85-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Holland Waite Hill — 49.3 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.833°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Holland Waite Hill track the nearby Barton Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Holland Waite Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gamape Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hall Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holland Waite Hill located?
Holland Waite Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 49.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Holland Waite Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Holland Waite Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Holland Waite Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579064 on the Madison West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Holland Waite Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 11 other summits in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33139678.