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Porter Hill — Summits 35.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 573685
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Porter Hill — a summit — lies 35.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573685, Porter Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Porter Hill sits at 44.70847° N, 70.21477° W (DMS 44°42′30″ N, 70°12′53″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Porter Hill itself. The ones closest to Porter Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots Peak | Farmington | — | 2.3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.3 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Farmington | — | 3.2 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Mount Blue | — | 3.7 mi |
| Voter Hill | Farmington | — | 3.7 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Farmington | — | 3.7 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Farmington | — | 4 mi |
| Day Mountain | Phillips | — | 4.1 mi |
| Center Hill | Mount Blue | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Porter Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Porter Hill — 35.2 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.708°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Porter Hill track the nearby Ballard Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Porter Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Porter Hill located?
Porter Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Porter Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Porter Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Porter Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573685 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Porter 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.