Little Beech Hill — Summits 48.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Mercer Quadrangle · GNIS 569677
Catalogued on the USGS Mercer quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine, Little Beech Hill — a summit — lies 48.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569677, Little Beech Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mercer quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Beech Hill sits at 44.68552° N, 69.88915° W (DMS 44°41′08″ N, 69°53′21″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Beech Hill itself. The ones closest to Little Beech Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 1.9 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Bett | Norridgewock | — | 3.6 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 6.3 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 7.1 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 8.4 mi |
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 10.7 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 11.2 mi |
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 11.4 mi |
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 15.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mercer Quadrangle
The Mercer 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Little Beech Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Yeaton Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bowden Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Farrand Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mercer Bog | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sandy River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Beech Hill — 48.4 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.686°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Beech Hill track the nearby Witham Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Beech Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Yeaton Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Beech Hill located?
Little Beech Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 48.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mercer topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Beech Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Beech Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Beech Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569677 on the Mercer quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Beech Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 11 other summits in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33140544.