Lunts Hill — Summits 46.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 570592
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Lunts Hill — a summit — lies 46.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570592, Lunts Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lunts Hill sits at 44.18031° N, 69.90924° W (DMS 44°10′49″ N, 69°54′33″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lunts Hill itself. The ones closest to Lunts Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 1 mi |
| Springer Hill | Purgatory | — | 2.3 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 3.2 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.3 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.1 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Monmouth | — | 7.1 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Augusta | — | 7.8 mi |
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Lunts Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lunts Hill — 46.2 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.180°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lunts Hill track the nearby Dennis Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lunts Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lunts Hill located?
Lunts Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lunts Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lunts Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lunts Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570592 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lunts 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: Q33140861.