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Morrill Hill — Summits 45.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 571673
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the summit known as Morrill Hill sits 45.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Morrill Hill as a summit on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 571673. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Morrill Hill sits at 44.59594° N, 69.90858° W (DMS 44°35′45″ N, 69°54′31″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Morrill Hill itself. The ones closest to Morrill Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Philip | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.3 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.7 mi |
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.8 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.2 mi |
| Foss Hill | Rome | — | 3 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.1 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Rome | — | 3.3 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Morrill Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Philip | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ladd Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hampshire Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 45.4 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Morrill Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.596°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Morrill Hill track the nearby Martin Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Morrill Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Philip | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Morrill Hill located?
Morrill Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Morrill Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Morrill Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Morrill Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571673 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Morrill 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: Q33141321.