Lithgow Hill — Summits 47.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Augusta Quadrangle · GNIS 569652
47.5 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle, Lithgow Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lithgow Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569652). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lithgow Hill sits at 44.31506° N, 69.83498° W (DMS 44°18′54″ N, 69°50′06″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lithgow Hill itself. The ones closest to Lithgow Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hill | Augusta | — | 0.6 mi |
| Howard Hill | Augusta | — | 2.2 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Augusta | — | 2.5 mi |
| Allen Hill | Augusta | — | 3.7 mi |
| Monks Hill | Winthrop | — | 3.9 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 9.6 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 10 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 10 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 10 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 10.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Augusta Quadrangle
The Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Lithgow Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Rockwood Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stone Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Tanning Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.5 miles east (bearing E) of Lithgow Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.315°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lithgow Hill track the nearby Granite Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lithgow Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Rockwood Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lithgow Hill located?
Lithgow Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lithgow Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lithgow Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lithgow Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569652 on the Augusta quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lithgow Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.