Hornbeam Hill — Summits 48.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle · GNIS 568269
48.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle, Hornbeam Hill is a summit recorded in Sagadahoc County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bowdoinham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hornbeam Hill in Sagadahoc County, Maine (FIPS 23/023), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568269). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hornbeam Hill sits at 44.04178° N, 69.95565° W (DMS 44°02′30″ N, 69°57′20″ W).
Features on the USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle
The Bowdoinham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Hornbeam Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stoddard Pond | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Caesar Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Meacham Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Magotty Meadow Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Hornbeam Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.042°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hornbeam Hill track the nearby Wheeler Hill summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hornbeam Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stoddard Pond | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Caesar Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hornbeam Hill located?
Hornbeam Hill is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 48.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hornbeam Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hornbeam Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hornbeam Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568269 on the Bowdoinham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hornbeam Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q33139736.