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Jug Hill — Summits 32.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 569016
32.3 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle, Jug Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin 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 Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jug Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569016). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jug Hill sits at 44.42700° N, 70.13589° W (DMS 44°25′37″ N, 70°08′09″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jug Hill itself. The ones closest to Jug Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 1 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Livermore Falls | — | 2.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3 mi |
| Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3.9 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5.4 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Canton | — | 6.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Wayne | — | 6.4 mi |
| Butter Hill | Turner Center | — | 6.7 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Canton | — | 6.7 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Jug Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billington Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ford Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Moose Hill Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.3 miles east (bearing E) of Jug Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 55 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.427°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jug Hill track the nearby Billington Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jug Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billington Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Turner Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ford Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jug Hill located?
Jug Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 32.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jug Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jug Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jug Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569016 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jug Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33140197.