Pease Hill — Summits 48.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Madison West Quadrangle · GNIS 579041
Within Somerset County, Maine, on the USGS Madison West quadrangle, the summit known as Pease Hill sits 48.4 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 Pease Hill as a summit on the Madison West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/025), under Feature ID 579041. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pease Hill sits at 44.79255° N, 69.96895° W (DMS 44°47′33″ N, 69°58′08″ W).
Other summits in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 12 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pease Hill itself. The ones closest to Pease Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hunger | Madison West | — | 2 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Madison West | — | 2.3 mi |
| Barton Hill | Madison West | — | 2.3 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Madison West | — | 2.9 mi |
| Gamape Hill | New Vineyard | — | 3 mi |
| New Portland Hill | New Portland | — | 6.9 mi |
| Strickland Hill | New Vineyard | — | 7.6 mi |
| Little Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 8.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Norridgewock | — | 10.2 mi |
| Beech Hill | Mercer | — | 10.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Madison West Quadrangle
The Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Pease Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevens Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 48.4 miles (northeast) and you reach Pease Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.793°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pease Hill track the nearby Nevens Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pease Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevens Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pease Hill located?
Pease Hill is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 48.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pease Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pease Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pease Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579041 on the Madison West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pease 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: Q33143032.