Meadow Hill — Summits 46.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Augusta Quadrangle · GNIS 571094
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Augusta quadrangle, the summit known as Meadow Hill sits 46.1 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 Meadow Hill as a summit on the Augusta topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 571094. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Hill sits at 44.28921° N, 69.87033° W (DMS 44°17′21″ N, 69°52′13″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Meadow Hill itself. The ones closest to Meadow Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hill | Augusta | — | 2.3 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Augusta | — | 2.5 mi |
| Howard Hill | Augusta | — | 3.7 mi |
| Monks Hill | Winthrop | — | 4.9 mi |
| Allen Hill | Augusta | — | 5.4 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 7.2 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 7.5 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 7.6 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Purgatory | — | 7.8 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Augusta Quadrangle
The Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cascade Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 46.1 miles (east) and you reach Meadow Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.289°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Hill track the nearby Jimmie Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cuba Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Hill located?
Meadow Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Meadow Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Meadow Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571094 on the Augusta quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Meadow 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: Q33141098.