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Marstons Hill — Summits 30.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 561020
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle, the summit known as Marstons Hill sits 30.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Marstons Hill as a summit on the Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 561020. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Marstons Hill sits at 44.15871° N, 70.28182° W (DMS 44°09′31″ N, 70°16′55″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Marstons Hill itself. The ones closest to Marstons Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillingham Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.9 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.3 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.7 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Giles | Lake Auburn East | — | 2.8 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.2 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.5 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 3.5 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Marstons Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 30.3 miles (southeast) and you reach Marstons Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.159°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Marstons Hill track the nearby Salmon Point cape (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Marstons Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Death Valley | Basins | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Marstons Hill located?
Marstons Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Marstons Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Marstons Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Marstons Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561020 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Marstons Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33140978.