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Lakin Hill — Summits 27.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 569333
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Weld quadrangle, the summit known as Lakin Hill sits 27.2 miles 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 Lakin Hill as a summit on the Weld topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 569333. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lakin Hill sits at 44.66662° N, 70.37581° W (DMS 44°40′00″ N, 70°22′33″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lakin Hill itself. The ones closest to Lakin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Hill | Mount Blue | — | 0.9 mi |
| Green Hill | Weld | — | 1.3 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Weld | — | 1.5 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Weld | — | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 1.9 mi |
| Holt Hill | Weld | — | 2.2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.4 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Lakin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Fran Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 27.2 miles (northeast) and you reach Lakin Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.667°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lakin Hill track the nearby Alder Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lakin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lakin Hill located?
Lakin Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lakin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lakin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lakin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569333 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lakin 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: Q33140399.