Mosher Hill — Summits 47.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 571719
47.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle, Mosher Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mosher Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571719). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mosher Hill sits at 44.57455° N, 69.84918° W (DMS 44°34′28″ N, 69°50′57″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mosher Hill itself. The ones closest to Mosher Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foss Hill | Rome | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Philip | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.3 mi |
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.4 mi |
| Martin Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.2 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.3 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.4 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Mosher Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Robbins Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Foss Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| North Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Snake Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Mosher Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.575°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mosher Hill track the nearby Crooked Island (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mosher Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Robbins Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Foss Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mosher Hill located?
Mosher Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mosher Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 571719 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mosher 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: Q33141343.