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Mecham Hill — Summits 42.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 571105
Catalogued on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Mecham Hill — a summit — lies 42.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571105, Mecham Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mecham Hill sits at 44.94252° N, 70.38377° W (DMS 44°56′33″ N, 70°23′02″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mecham Hill itself. The ones closest to Mecham Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 2.3 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 2.4 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Mount Abraham | 4,050 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,009 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 5.7 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Saddleback Mountain | 4,121 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Bear Hill | Madrid | — | 6 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Saddleback Mountain | — | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Mecham Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Redington Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mecham Hill — 42.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.943°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mecham Hill track the nearby Hardy Stream (2.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mecham Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mecham Hill located?
Mecham Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mecham Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mecham Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mecham Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571105 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mecham 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: Q33141108.