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Pigeon Hill — Summits 27.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 573332
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the summit known as Pigeon Hill sits 27.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pigeon Hill as a summit on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 573332. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pigeon Hill sits at 44.09090° N, 70.43450° W (DMS 44°05′27″ N, 70°26′04″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pigeon Hill itself. The ones closest to Pigeon Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Oxford | — | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.2 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.5 mi |
| Harris Hill | Minot | — | 3.6 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 3.8 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Minot | — | 3.8 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.2 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Oxford | 384 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Mechanic Falls | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Pigeon Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 27.9 miles (southeast) and you reach Pigeon Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.091°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pigeon Hill track the nearby Mud Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pigeon Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pigeon Hill located?
Pigeon Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pigeon Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pigeon Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pigeon Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573332 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pigeon Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33143465.