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Knowles Hill — Summits 36.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 569260
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Knowles Hill — a summit — lies 36.4 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569260, Knowles Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Knowles Hill sits at 44.49304° N, 70.06045° W (DMS 44°29′35″ N, 70°03′38″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Knowles Hill itself. The ones closest to Knowles Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 1.4 mi |
| Gordon Hill | Fayette | — | 2.6 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3.8 mi |
| Warren Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.9 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 5.5 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 6.1 mi |
| Zion Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 6.2 mi |
| Treat Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 6.7 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 8.1 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Wilton | — | 8.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Knowles Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Gordon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Knowles Hill — 36.4 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.493°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Knowles Hill track the nearby Causeway Island (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Knowles Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Knowles Hill located?
Knowles Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Knowles Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Knowles Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Knowles Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569260 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Knowles 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: Q33140352.