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Leavitt Hill — Summits 40.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 569430
40.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle, Leavitt Hill is a summit recorded in Franklin 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 Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Leavitt Hill in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569430). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Leavitt Hill sits at 44.77092° N, 70.14349° W (DMS 44°46′15″ N, 70°08′37″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Leavitt Hill itself. The ones closest to Leavitt Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 1.2 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 1.5 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Strong | — | 2.2 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.6 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Farmington | — | 2.7 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | New Vineyard | 597 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.8 mi |
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.3 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 3.4 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Leavitt Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Leavitt Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.771°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Leavitt Hill track the nearby Pratt Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Leavitt Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leavitt Hill located?
Leavitt Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Leavitt Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Leavitt Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Leavitt Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569430 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Leavitt 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: Q33140440.