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Merrill Hill — Summits 34.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 581122
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Merrill Hill — a summit — lies 34.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581122, Merrill Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lewiston 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 44.10005° N, 70.24977° W (DMS 44°06′00″ N, 70°14′59″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 1.4 mi |
| Pride Hill | Minot | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount David | Lewiston | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Minot | — | 2.4 mi |
| Butler Hill | Minot | — | 3 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Lewiston | — | 3.1 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Giles | Lake Auburn East | — | 3.9 mi |
| Thorncrag Hill | Lewiston | — | 3.9 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Minot | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Merrill Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Boxer Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 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 — 34.0 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.100°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Merrill Hill track the nearby Taylor Brook reservoir (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Merrill Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brook | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merrill Hill located?
Merrill Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 34.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Merrill Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 581122 on the Lewiston 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: Q33141122.