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Poplar Hill — Summits 30.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle · GNIS 573638
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lake Auburn East quadrangle, the summit known as Poplar Hill sits 30.7 miles east-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 Poplar Hill as a summit on the Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 573638. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Poplar Hill sits at 44.19944° N, 70.23914° W (DMS 44°11′58″ N, 70°14′21″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Poplar Hill itself. The ones closest to Poplar Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillingham Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 1.7 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Giles | Lake Auburn East | — | 3.2 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Lake Auburn East | — | 3.3 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lake Auburn East | — | 3.5 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.5 mi |
| Snell Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 3.7 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Lake Auburn West | — | 4 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Lake Auburn West | — | 4.1 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Buckfield | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Poplar Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Giles | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 30.7 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Poplar Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.199°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Poplar Hill track the nearby Lard Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Poplar Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Poplar Hill located?
Poplar Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Poplar Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Poplar Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Poplar Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573638 on the Lake Auburn East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Poplar 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: Q33144046.