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Merrill Hill — Summits 29.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 571163
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle, the summit known as Merrill Hill sits 29.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Merrill Hill as a summit on the Turner Center topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 571163. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Merrill Hill sits at 44.31538° N, 70.21365° W (DMS 44°18′55″ N, 70°12′49″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Hill | Turner Center | — | 1.8 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 2.6 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Turner Center | — | 2.8 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Buckfield | — | 3.3 mi |
| Butter Hill | Turner Center | — | 3.5 mi |
| Monument Hill | Turner Center | — | 4 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Buckfield | — | 4.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Wayne | — | 4.9 mi |
| Teague Hill | Buckfield | — | 5.3 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Merrill Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Plains | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Torry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 29.1 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Merrill Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.315°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Merrill Hill track the nearby Pleasant Pond reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Merrill Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Plains | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merrill Hill located?
Merrill Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Merrill Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.1 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 571163 on the Turner Center 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: Q33141129.