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Norris Hill — Summits 37.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 572234
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle, the summit known as Norris Hill sits 37.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Norris Hill as a summit on the Monmouth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 572234. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Norris Hill sits at 44.24228° N, 70.06088° W (DMS 44°14′32″ N, 70°03′39″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Norris Hill itself. The ones closest to Norris Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Hill | Monmouth | — | 2.5 mi |
| Ward Hill | Wayne | — | 2.7 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Monmouth | — | 2.8 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Monmouth | — | 3.5 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Purgatory | — | 5.5 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Wayne | — | 5.7 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 6.9 mi |
| Springer Hill | Purgatory | — | 7.5 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Purgatory | — | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Norris Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 37.7 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Norris Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.242°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Norris Hill track the nearby Bonny Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Norris Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Norris Hill located?
Norris Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Norris Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Norris Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Norris Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572234 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Norris 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: Q33141901.