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Jay Hill — Summits 28.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 568778
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Wilton quadrangle, the summit known as Jay Hill sits 28.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Jay Hill as a summit on the Wilton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 568778. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jay Hill sits at 44.51463° N, 70.22591° W (DMS 44°30′53″ N, 70°13′33″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jay Hill itself. The ones closest to Jay Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomber Hill | Wilton | — | 2 mi |
| Treat Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.6 mi |
| Cow Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.6 mi |
| Paine Hill | East Dixfield | — | 2.6 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Wilton | — | 3.1 mi |
| Warren Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3.5 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 3.5 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.6 mi |
| Walker Hill | East Dixfield | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Jay Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| James Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Nash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 28.8 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Jay Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.515°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jay Hill track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jay Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ridley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jay Hill located?
Jay Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 28.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jay Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jay Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jay Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568778 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jay 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: Q33140064.