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Megquier Hill — Summits 30.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571127
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Megquier 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 Megquier Hill as a summit on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 571127. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Megquier Hill sits at 44.04059° N, 70.44772° W (DMS 44°02′26″ N, 70°26′52″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Megquier Hill itself. The ones closest to Megquier Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 1.7 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.3 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.5 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.7 mi |
| Range Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 4.2 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 4.5 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Minot | — | 4.5 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Minot | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Megquier Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potash Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 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 Megquier 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 (44.041°), 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 Megquier Hill track the nearby Potash Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Megquier Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potash Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Megquier Hill located?
Megquier Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Megquier 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 Megquier Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Megquier Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571127 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Megquier 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: Q33141117.