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Merrill Hill — Summits 33.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle · GNIS 571162
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn East quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Merrill Hill — a summit — lies 33.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571162, Merrill Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lake Auburn East quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Merrill Hill sits at 44.19985° N, 70.16943° W (DMS 44°11′59″ N, 70°10′10″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Merrill Hill itself. The ones closest to Merrill Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Lake Auburn East | — | 1.4 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Monmouth | — | 2.7 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Giles | Lake Auburn East | — | 4.3 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.4 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.5 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 5.8 mi |
| Thorncrag Hill | Lewiston | — | 5.9 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Monmouth | — | 6 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Lewiston | — | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Merrill Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Deane Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Merrill Hill — 33.8 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.200°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Merrill Hill track the nearby Berry Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Merrill Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merrill Hill located?
Merrill Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Merrill Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Merrill Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Merrill Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571162 on the Lake Auburn East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Merrill 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: Q33141125.