Mount Philip — Summits 46.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 573263
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Philip sits 46.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Philip as a summit on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 573263. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/07/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Philip sits at 44.58682° N, 69.88470° W (DMS 44°35′13″ N, 69°53′05″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Philip itself. The ones closest to Mount Philip:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.3 mi |
| Foss Hill | Rome | — | 1.8 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Rome | — | 1.9 mi |
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2 mi |
| Martin Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.4 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.7 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.7 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.7 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Philip. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Martin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Ladd Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 46.3 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Mount Philip; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.587°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Philip track the nearby Robbins Mill Stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Philip
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Philip located?
Mount Philip is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Philip from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Philip?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Philip as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573263 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Philip?
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.