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Perham Hill — Summits 39.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Sharon Quadrangle · GNIS 573195
39.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS New Sharon topographic quadrangle, Perham Hill is a summit recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS New Sharon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Perham Hill in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573195). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Perham Hill sits at 44.69144° N, 70.09006° W (DMS 44°41′29″ N, 70°05′24″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Perham Hill itself. The ones closest to Perham Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titcomb Hill | Farmington | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mosher Hill | New Sharon | — | 2.6 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Farmington | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | New Sharon | — | 3.8 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Farmington | — | 4.6 mi |
| True Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 5 mi |
| Norton Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 5.1 mi |
| Voter Hill | Farmington | — | 5.8 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | New Vineyard | — | 6.1 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Strong | — | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS New Sharon Quadrangle
The New Sharon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Perham Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Beales Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Muddy Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Bragdon Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Perham Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.691°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Perham Hill track the nearby Goodrich Brook stream (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Perham Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Perham Hill located?
Perham Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Sharon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Perham Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Perham Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Perham Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573195 on the New Sharon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Perham Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33143171.