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Martin Hill — Summits 44.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 570847
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Martin Hill — a summit — lies 44.8 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 570847, Martin Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Martin Hill sits at 44.59918° N, 69.92238° W (DMS 44°35′57″ N, 69°55′21″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Martin Hill itself. The ones closest to Martin Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.7 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.4 mi |
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Philip | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.1 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.1 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.6 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.7 mi |
| Foss Hill | Rome | — | 3.7 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Martin Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hampshire Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ladd Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mount Philip | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 77-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Martin Hill — 44.8 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 (44.599°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Martin Hill track the nearby Morrill Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Martin Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hampshire Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Martin Hill located?
Martin Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Martin Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Martin Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Martin Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570847 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Martin 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: Q33140980.