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Macomber Hill — Summits 30.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 570633
30.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle, Macomber 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 Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Macomber Hill in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570633). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Macomber Hill sits at 44.54144° N, 70.20978° W (DMS 44°32′29″ N, 70°12′35″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Macomber Hill itself. The ones closest to Macomber Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain | Wilton | — | 1.1 mi |
| Jay Hill | Wilton | — | 2 mi |
| Paine Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.6 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 3.8 mi |
| Warren Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3.9 mi |
| Treat Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4 mi |
| Walker Hill | East Dixfield | — | 4.1 mi |
| Cow Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.6 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.8 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Macomber Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Macomber Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 44.541°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Macomber Hill track the nearby Spruce Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Macomber Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Macomber Hill located?
Macomber Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Macomber Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Macomber Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Macomber Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570633 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Macomber 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: Q33140873.