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Monks Hill — Summits 44.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 571503
44.9 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle, Monks Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Monks Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571503). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Monks Hill sits at 44.35997° N, 69.88290° W (DMS 44°21′36″ N, 69°52′58″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Monks Hill itself. The ones closest to Monks Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Hill | Augusta | — | 1.3 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Augusta | — | 3.9 mi |
| Granite Hill | Augusta | — | 4.5 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Augusta | — | 4.9 mi |
| Howard Hill | Augusta | — | 5.9 mi |
| Lord Hill | Belgrade | — | 7.9 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Readfield | — | 8.7 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Readfield | — | 8.9 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Wayne | — | 9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fayette | — | 9 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Monks Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shed Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Welch Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Hersey Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Packards Ledge | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.9 miles east (bearing E) of Monks Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.360°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Monks Hill track the nearby Shed Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Monks Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shed Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monks Hill located?
Monks Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Monks Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Monks Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Monks Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571503 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Monks Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141230.