New Portland Hill — Summits 49.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS New Portland Quadrangle · GNIS 572123
Within Somerset County, Maine, on the USGS New Portland quadrangle, the summit known as New Portland Hill sits 49.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Somerset County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists New Portland Hill as a summit on the New Portland topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/025), under Feature ID 572123. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
New Portland Hill sits at 44.87834° N, 70.03979° W (DMS 44°52′42″ N, 70°02′23″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting New Portland Hill itself. The ones closest to New Portland Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strickland Hill | New Vineyard | — | 2.8 mi |
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 3.9 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 4.1 mi |
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 4.6 mi |
| Pease Hill | Madison West | — | 6.9 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 8.4 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 9 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 15.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 17 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 17.2 mi |
Features on the USGS New Portland Quadrangle
The New Portland 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside New Portland Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
| Pennell Pond | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Bloodsucker Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 49.3 miles (northeast) and you reach New Portland Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.878°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at New Portland Hill track the nearby Dyer Brook stream (2.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to New Portland Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hall Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New Portland Hill located?
New Portland Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 49.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Portland topographic quadrangle.
How far is New Portland Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is New Portland Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies New Portland Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572123 on the New Portland quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit New Portland Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 11 other summits in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141790.