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Pine Hill — Summits 35.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 573372
35.0 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle, Pine Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pine Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573372). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Hill sits at 44.44798° N, 70.08324° W (DMS 44°26′53″ N, 70°05′00″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pine Hill itself. The ones closest to Pine Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Hill | Fayette | — | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Fayette | — | 2.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fayette | — | 3.5 mi |
| Manter Hill | Fayette | — | 4.3 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Readfield | — | 5.2 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Readfield | — | 6.8 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 8.3 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 8.3 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Farmington Falls | — | 8.3 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Wayne | — | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rack Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Turner Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.0 miles east (bearing E) of Pine Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.448°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Hill track the nearby Fayette Ridge (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Hill located?
Pine Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 35.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573372 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine 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: Q33143639.