Mosher Hill — Summits 40.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Sharon Quadrangle · GNIS 571720
Catalogued on the USGS New Sharon quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Mosher Hill — a summit — lies 40.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571720, Mosher Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS New Sharon quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mosher Hill sits at 44.72755° N, 70.10617° W (DMS 44°43′39″ N, 70°06′22″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mosher Hill itself. The ones closest to Mosher Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Hill | New Sharon | — | 2.6 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.7 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Farmington | — | 2.7 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Farmington | — | 2.8 mi |
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | New Sharon | — | 3.3 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 3.5 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Farmington | — | 3.7 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 4.1 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS New Sharon Quadrangle
The New Sharon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Mosher Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Perham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Goodrich Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Beales Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.6 mi |
| Muddy Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.8 mi |
| Bragdon Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mosher Hill — 40.3 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.728°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mosher Hill track the nearby Clearwater Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mosher Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Perham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mosher Hill located?
Mosher Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Sharon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mosher Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mosher Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mosher Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571720 on the New Sharon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mosher Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141340.