Howard Hill — Summits 49.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Augusta Quadrangle · GNIS 568382
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Augusta quadrangle, the summit known as Howard Hill sits 49.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Howard Hill as a summit on the Augusta topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 568382. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/29/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Howard Hill sits at 44.30040° N, 69.79652° W (DMS 44°18′01″ N, 69°47′47″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Howard Hill itself. The ones closest to Howard Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hill | Augusta | — | 1.7 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Augusta | — | 2.2 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Augusta | — | 3.7 mi |
| Allen Hill | Augusta | — | 5.5 mi |
| Monks Hill | Winthrop | — | 5.9 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 9.8 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 10 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 10.7 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 11.2 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 11.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Augusta Quadrangle
The Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Howard Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cascade Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stone Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Rockwood Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Tanning Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 49.6 miles (east) and you reach Howard Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.300°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Howard Hill track the nearby Hallowell Recreation Pond reservoir (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Howard Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cascade Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard Hill located?
Howard Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 49.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle.
How far is Howard Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Howard Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Howard Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568382 on the Augusta quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Howard Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33139814.