Lord Hill — Summits 45.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 570383
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle, the summit known as Lord Hill sits 45.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lord Hill as a summit on the Belgrade topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 570383. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lord Hill sits at 44.47383° N, 69.86922° W (DMS 44°28′26″ N, 69°52′09″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lord Hill itself. The ones closest to Lord Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornbeam Mountain | Readfield | — | 4 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.9 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.1 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Readfield | — | 5.5 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.6 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 5.9 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 6.2 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 6.9 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Rome | — | 7 mi |
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Lord Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Austin Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Greeley Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Messalonskee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 45.6 miles (east) and you reach Lord Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.474°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lord Hill track the nearby Bog Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lord Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Austin Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Weston Meadow | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lord Hill located?
Lord Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lord Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lord Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lord Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570383 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lord 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.
Wikidata: Q33140797.