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Hoyt Hill — Summits 40.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 568412
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the summit known as Hoyt Hill sits 40.9 miles east-northeast 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 Hoyt Hill as a summit on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 568412. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hoyt Hill sits at 44.57292° N, 69.99299° W (DMS 44°34′23″ N, 69°59′35″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hoyt Hill itself. The ones closest to Hoyt Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 0.7 mi |
| Berry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.9 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Farmington Falls | — | 1.4 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.5 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.8 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.9 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.2 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Hoyt Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 40.9 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Hoyt Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.573°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hoyt Hill track the nearby Kimball Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hoyt Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hoyt Hill located?
Hoyt Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hoyt Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hoyt Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hoyt Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568412 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hoyt 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: Q33139861.