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Morrison Heights — Summits 36.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 571683
36.6 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle, Morrison Heights 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 Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Morrison Heights in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571683). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Morrison Heights sits at 44.32478° N, 70.05742° W (DMS 44°19′29″ N, 70°03′27″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Morrison Heights itself. The ones closest to Morrison Heights:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Hill | Wayne | — | 3.1 mi |
| Manter Hill | Fayette | — | 4.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fayette | — | 5.3 mi |
| Norris Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.7 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Fayette | — | 6.2 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.7 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 7.1 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Fayette | — | 7.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Fayette | — | 8.6 mi |
| Monks Hill | Winthrop | — | 9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Morrison Heights. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Norris Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Jones Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.6 miles east (bearing E) of Morrison Heights. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.325°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Morrison Heights track the nearby Dexter Pond lake (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Morrison Heights
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Norris Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Morrison Heights located?
Morrison Heights is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 36.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Morrison Heights from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Morrison Heights?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Morrison Heights as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571683 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Morrison Heights?
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: Q33141325.