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Holt Hill — Summits 27.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 568219
Catalogued on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Holt Hill — a summit — lies 27.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568219, Holt Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Holt Hill sits at 44.69394° N, 70.39881° W (DMS 44°41′38″ N, 70°23′56″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Holt Hill itself. The ones closest to Holt Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Ledges | Weld | — | 0.8 mi |
| York Hill | Mount Blue | — | 1.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Weld | — | 1.7 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.1 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 2.2 mi |
| Green Hill | Weld | — | 2.2 mi |
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 2.2 mi |
| Little Blue | Mount Blue | — | 3.5 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Weld | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Blue | Mount Blue | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Holt Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fran Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Holt Hill — 27.7 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 44.694°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Holt Hill track the nearby Houghton Ledges summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Holt Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fran Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holt Hill located?
Holt Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Holt Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Holt Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Holt Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568219 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Holt Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33139692.